Fixing leaks or gutter issues now can save you problems down the road.

The winter storms that hit us here in the Philadelphia area brought heavy snowfall, high winds and below-freezing temperatures. Many homes endured harsh conditions, and now it’s time to address any problems the winter storm created before they get worse and cost thousands in repairs or replacement.

You should thoroughly inspect your home after the winter storm for common damages, as fixing them ahead of time helps avoid bigger problems later.

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What Happens When the Bedroom Doors Are Closed

In homes with a single central return-air grille, return air often struggles to find its way back to the furnace. The result: room-to-room pressure imbalances that lead to uneven room temperatures, comfort complaints, higher energy costs, and even moisture problems in walls and ceilings.

When a furnace comes on, heated air is pushed through supply ducts to registers in each heated room in a house. If the forced-air system is properly designed, the house includes return-air ducts to convey air back to the furnace to be heated again, in a kind of continuous loop.

While most HVAC contractors install ducts and registers to deliver conditioned air to every room in a house, they often neglect to provide an adequate return-air path from each room back to the furnace. Most rooms don’t have a return-air grille; instead, there’s often just a single large return-air grille in the living room or a central hallway to serve the whole house. Continue reading →

Hello to All! Water is a precious commodity and getting more precious every year. Fortunately, installing a variety of cutting-edge new products in your home can significantly reduce the amount of water you use. Keep reading below to learn about some of these options. And check out the EPA’s Water Efficiency Resolutions for 2015

Remodeling has become one of America’s favorite pastimes. Whether you are remodeling your kitchen, adding a new addition, or putting in a sunroom, remodeling can be an enjoyable experience and a great way to increase the value of your single largest asset. One of the most exciting aspects of remodeling is planning the project. Not only is planning fun, it is also very important to the success of the job. Unfortunately, however, there are a number of problems that can occur when making changes to your home. But with some foresight and some common sense, you can eliminate most of these potential problems before they have the chance to take root. These are the ten biggest mistakes made by homeowners when they undertake a remodeling project:

#1. Hiring the Wrong Contractor

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