The Southwest Native Americans And The Importance Of Safe Wood Stoves

Posted on 12 May 2018

The Native Americans of the Southwest rely on wood stoves for warmth. Sadly, most of the homes on these reservations do not have a real wood stove. What they have is a makeshift stove created from crafted plumbing pipes and a sawed-off water barrel plated in metal. While you can certainly admire the Natives' resourcefulness, you should know that this is a matter of life and death to them. Without a stove, they would freeze to death in the winter. [Read More]

3 Types And Styles Of Gutter Guard Material, And What Each Can Do

Posted on 3 April 2018

Gutter guards offer several benefits to homeowners, the most favorable of which are never having to clean gutters again and preventing squirrels from dropping their winter supply of tree nuts into your gutters. However, most homeowners do not realize that there is more than one type of gutter guard material and more than one style. Here are those types of materials and styles, what each can do. Foam Inserts Foam inserts as gutter guards tend to be shaped in triangular forms, with the long slant of the triangle shape inserted downward into the gutter. [Read More]

3 Ways You Can Help Reduce Your Home's Energy Use

Posted on 21 February 2018

Excessive energy consumption is an issue that many homeowners and environmentalists consider daily, as it increases utility costs and affects the environment. Changes you can make to your home's energy consumption can help ease the burden on your budget and also reduce the demand for local energy use. Here are some tips you can implement in and around your home to keep your home cooler and more energy efficient this coming summer. [Read More]

What To Do After A Pipe Has Burst In Your Home

Posted on 27 December 2017

Having a pipe burst in your home is a very difficult experience. Wading through the water trying to get your furniture out of harm's way is one thing, but actually getting the liquid up can be a daunting task. If this has happened to you and you've cleaned up the mess, you might think you're done. The reality is that there are still a few more steps you need to take in order to truly make sure that the situation has been resolved. [Read More]

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