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Get your Bi-Annual Check-Up (HVAC Maintenance Checklist)
This article comes directly from the Energy Star website, but is an invaluable tool in making sure your HVAC service company is making the most of their service visits and that you are doing all you can to maintain the units in your home. Take a look…
What do I do if my metal door begins to rust?
It’s best to address the rust now before it gets too deteriorated. First, purchase a rust neutralizer and good quality exterior paint of a matching color. Follow the manufacturer’s directions and neutralize the rust, and then apply two coats of paint, allowing each coat to completely dry before applying the subsequent layer.
Insulating Raised Floors in Hot, Humid Climates
Do you live in south Louisiana and have a raised home?
LSU AgCenter offers the summary of a study of the subfloor moisture levels of south Louisiana, raised-foundation homes with six different insulation systems includes the resulting recommendations – all intended to help homeowners, builders, architects, insulation contractors, home inspectors and others balance energy efficiency, comfort and durability issues.
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Chimney Safety and Building a Fire Tips
Building a fire properly keeps your chimney “healthy” by reducing the amount of creosote buildup. It also ensures that your marshmallows come out “toasted” instead of “hickory flavored” – a good fire has minimum smoke and maximum warmth. Here are some recommendations on how to get that done:
Keeping It Real…I mean WARM!
As we begin heading into the colder season of the year, it is a great time to review the list of things to be done to get your heating system ready to perform at its best. A few tips to stay safe and get the most out of your heating system:
Tankless Water Heater
You have a new tankless on-demand water heater and you love the fact that it provides endless amounts of hot water (which is nice when you have a teenager in the house). Then the thought hits you… “How do I maintain this water heater? It doesn’t have a tank to flush out. It’s doesn’t have an anode rod. Is this going to require a call to the plumber?”
NORMI FLOOD RESOURCES
Doug Hoffman, Executive Director of NORMI, offers important advice, tips and guidance for those affected by flooding.
Well Water Safety
What Private Water Well Owners Should Know to Protect Their Families: Private Well Water FACTS
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) has developed a brochure which includes information on how to prevent the contamination of your private well, and the importance of getting your well inspected, tested for bacteria or chemicals that can cause disease, and disinfected after major hurricanes and floods.
How do I know if I am hiring a good contractor or subcontractor?
When hiring a (sub)contractor, make sure to check our list of Home Improvement professionals. Check out other jobs that the contractor has completed and speak with past customers to see if they were satisfied with the contractor’s work.
FAQs: Things to Know if your Home has been Flooded, By Guest Blogger, RJ Cavalier
We are excited to introduce our guest blogger, RJ Cavalier ! RJ has been an invaluable resource to many during the recent natural disasters. He is a tenured construction management professional with vast experience in remodel and new construction for both residential and commercial industries, and disaster recovery.
What about cabinets? Should they be removed?
Unfortunately, this is a question that is hard for people. I say, “ALL lower cabinets need to go”. If someone says different, you are more than welcome to take your chances. Sheetrock wicks moisture, and in doing so it gets between the Rock and the back of the cabinet as well as below the cabinet.
Portable Generator Usage Tips
Many people turn to a portable generator for a temporary solution without knowing the risks.
What are the names of products to address sanitizing my home from flood waters and preventing mold growth?
Best Products To Sanitize My Home From Flood Waters
1. Diluted Bleach (1 cup bleach to 1 gallon of water) is a good disinfectant and will help sanitize all surfaces that had Condition 3 flood waters. Agitating all surfaces with a scrub brush is necessary.
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