No one who lives in Las Vegas would ever knock air conditioning. But after a long spring and summer of breathing air conditioned air, there is something quite liberating about fresh outdoor air.
Make the most of this small indulgence at some of these fun activities near Las Vegas, including:
While you might not think much about your Las Vegas home insulation and it's link to your electric bill, air loss via poor insulation can unfortunately play a big role in your energy costs. Make note of the following areas where leaks are commonly found in the home and why these areas tend to allow air loss.
Birds are to roofs what rabbits are to flowers and shrubs: pleasant to admire as they flutter or jump around but destructive when they want to be.
So even if you’re a proud, card-carrying member of an Audubon society who likes to take nature walks with a pair of binoculars around your neck, it behooves you to understand how birds can damage your roof – and also how you can deter them from wreaking havoc there. Birds really are called pests for a reason, especially when you consider these points from a roofing contractor in Las Vegas:
With fall in full effect, it's the perfect time for homeowners to tackle a task from the to do list - cleaning the gutters. Cleaning and repairing gutters is an important part of roof maintenance in Las Vegas. Follow a few simple steps to get your gutters into shape this season.
It could be a fun weekend project for the entire family. It could morph into a science experiment for your favorite science student. It might even be both, but one thing is for certain: a do-it-yourself home energy audit can give you the information you need to give your energy bills the cold shoulder.
Fall is on the doorstep and the cold winter nights will be dropping into the Las Vegas area before we know it. If you found that your heating bills were through the roof last winter it could be due to the lack of insulation in your attic. Your heating system could be pumping all the warm air it wants into the house but if your attic is not insulated then you are practically blowing money out of your roof.
Your roof is arguably the most important single component of your home. It keeps the inclement weather out and protects your family and belongings. Even the most basic of shelters is defined as four poles supporting a simple roof.
Cooler temperatures require making a few changes to your Las Vegas lifestyle, from adding an extra layer of clothing, to preparing your home for the fall and winter. If you're uncertain where to begin, or which areas of your home will benefit most from some timely attention, here is a list of fall home maintenance tips, to get you started.
Sometimes it can be enlightening to think in terms of worst-case scenarios – as in, what's the worst that can happen if I fail to take this preventive step?
There are certain items in your home that are essentials, but the irony is that most of the vital elements aren't things people think about on a regular basis. Do you check your fire alarm batteries often? Do you have carbon monoxide detectors strategically placed throughout your home? Are you adhering to the rules of fire extinguisher safety? Inspecting your fire extinguisher is an important part of your Las Vegas home maintenance plan.
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