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Energy Efficiency When Heating and Cooling Your Home

With rising fuel prices and the desire to want to cut down on your environmental impact, purchasing a new furnace or air conditioner may seem counter intuitive, but it can actually help you save money on fuel while also allowing you to help the environment. Variable Speed Fans Efficiencies in new heating and cooling equipment is at [...]
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Consider Carpet Tiles For Your Home

While carpet tiles are often considered to be at the lower end of the market when it comes to buying carpet, high grade tiles may work out just as expensive as a regular carpet in your home. The Reputation of Carpet Tiles The reason why people perceive them to be at the lower end of [...]
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Lawn Care Tips For DIYers

Find out the source of the lawn problem and rightfully diagnosing it before irreparable damage occurs is the most essential part of good Atlanta Lawn Care strategy.  Here are some of the most common lawn care problems, and ways to identify and resolve them. Not enough water. Your lawn will have a blue, gray hue. [...]
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Common Roof Repair Myths Debunked

Hurricanes, tornados, hail, and high wind are all naturally occurring events that can cause damage to the roofs of our homes. Since the roof is one of the most important structural elements of the home, it is often necessary to have the roof repaired or let the rest of the house crumble underneath and all [...]
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Evaluate and Change Your Water Waste!

This infographic not only shares what kind of water we waste, but how to fix the problem and save money on the water bill each month! Source: eLocal.com
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Spending Green vs. Living Green

If spring fever has hit you and you’re already thinking about all of the projects you want to do to improve your home this spring, then you’re probably also thinking about what kind of budget you have to work with. It’s hard to stick to a budget as you flip t hrough beautifully colored, shiny [...]
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Get Your Garden Ready for Summer!

As the days start lengthening and the weather warms we realize that summer is beckoning and the garden is starting to call. That’s why it’s time to get out our boots and spades and get the gardening project commenced. Evaluate the Topsoil One of the first things to think about when preparing your garden for [...]
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Air Conditioning & Indoor Air Quality: Achieving Cleaner Air in Your Home

Indoor air quality – and how your air conditioner affects it – should be a common concern since the average American spends the majority of their time inside their home, office, or other interiors. Indoor air quality is typically 2-4 times more polluted then the outdoor air even with a clean air conditioning filter. In [...]
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A Summer Vegetable Garden Yields Fun and Fresh Foods

Planting a garden used to be something that only those who were short on money wanted to do. In days past it was the epitome of admitting that you could not afford to shop for your fresh produce. Today, fortunately, we all know better. Planting a summer vegetable garden is not only a great way [...]
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How to Choose a Contractor For Your Remodel Project

You’re getting ready to start a home remodeling project that’s a bit too large for you to handle on your own. Unfortunately, we’ve all heard those horror stories about a friend who hired a contractor that did a crummy job or simply vanished mid project. These homeowners were out money and left to try and [...]