Home Improvement

Seal These Air Leaks to Save Energy (and Money)

With Fall officially arriving next weekend, now is a great time to think about making your home more energy efficient! Did you know that the average family spends a full third of their heating and cooling budget on air that leaks into or out of their house? In fact, sealing common draft sources is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce your energy usage. Keep reading to learn about the 8 most common air leak culprits and how to plug them for good!

Use These Lighting Tips to Brighten Any Room

Do any of the rooms in your house suffer from being too dim? Symptoms include being unable to differentiate colors, struggling to clean surfaces, and needing to move a lamp in order to read. If any of these sound familiar, it's time to take back your space! While the obvious answer is to simply add more lights, sometimes space, cost, and design don't allow for the obvious. In that case, try using one of these lighting tricks that will make even the darkest room feel like the sun is shining!

Sunny Weather Leads to a Much Needed Check of your Roof!

roof with tools on top of itWhen the sun is high in the sky and you have a clear view of your roof then it is the best time to take stock in how it is handling the weather being thrown at it. Heavy downpours, wind and hail can do a number on your shingles and gutters so now is a good time to get up there and really take a good look at its condition both inside your house and outside. Knowing that your roof does have a lifespan and expiration date can also help you plan for the worst but hope for the best.