Posted on: 24 August 2016
When your old water heater finally gives out, you not only have the expense of the new one, you have to figure out what to do with the old one. Having someone haul it away can simply add to your financial woes. Fortunately, you do have other options in addition to dumping it in your garage or hiding it in your basement. Your old water heater can still pay off for you.
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Posted on: 4 August 2016
For developers who build residential neighborhoods, boundary survey costs can quickly add up. According to HomeAdvisor, the average homeowner spends between $335 and $650 on a land survey. When multiplied by just 10 homes, the boundary surveying costs for even a small development can easily total between $3,350 and $6,500. These costs, however, can be reduced by making a surveyor's job faster because surveyors often charge by the hour. If you're a developer building a new sub-development, here's what you can do to help a surveyor save time—and your company save money.
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Posted on: 20 July 2016
Your air conditioning unit is among the most important appliances that you can own during the hottest times of the year. Sadly, there are many homeowners that are not prepared for the types of issues that these units may encounter. To help you be better prepared to minimize the issues caused by routine air conditioner problems, you might need to learn the answers to the following few questions.
What Is Causing Ice To Accumulate On The Exterior Of The Unit And Is It Dangerous?
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Posted on: 15 June 2016
Concrete chimney caps routinely crack and break apart over time. The chimney cap should be inspected every couple of years to see if small cracks are developing in the concrete. If you see cracks developing, you can apply a rubber membrane to the surface of the cap to keep moisture and ice out of cracks to extend the life of the cap. Moisture and ice seeping into the concrete are the main reasons a chimney cap cracks.
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