Though winter may be relatively short and mild in the Las Vegas area compared to many other parts of the country, the cost of heating your home can add up quickly over the colder months. Here are a few money saving tips that can help you cut your heating bills without sacrificing your comfort:
More than turkeys, mashed potatoes and green beans cook in most American homes around the holidays. Fires, do, too, making the holidays the most common time of the year for residential fires.
It's supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year” – at least until the outdoor lights are safely hung and, of course, working as they should.
Being able to control your entire home effortlessly with the touch of a button was once only science fiction. But now, home automation is not only possible – it is quickly becoming accessible and affordable too. New products for home automation are coming on the market rapidly. Here’s a look back at some of the coolest home automation products of 2016.
You may know from experience: before you begin a home improvement project, almost nothing beats a few heads-up tips.
Burglary is one of the most prevalent property crimes in the United States, and can be quite costly for homeowners, not only due the items stolen, but also the damage caused during the process. Many burglaries happen during the daylight hours, while the home's occupants are at work or at school, and they are often not pre-planned, being, instead, targets of opportunity. By making a few simple changes to your house and your routine, you can make your home less of a target. Get started with these Las Vegas home Safety tips:
For many homeowners, it may seem like a galaxy far, far away even though it lies right over their head: their attic.
The U.S. Department of Energy seems to know how galactic a challenge many homeowners face when they want to venture into their attic and inspect the condition of the insulation. To help prepare them for this odyssey, the department has brought the exercise back down to earth in the form of some straightforward steps.
If you find your home is uncomfortable year round it may be time to look at your home's roof and attic as the culprit.
Heat from the sun is transferred to the earth via UV rays. These UV rays hit the roof of your house and when this happens the roof starts to reradiate the heat, transferring this heat into your attic. This is then absorbed by the insulation in your attic. This built up heat eventually makes its way into your home.
To help keep your home more comfortable you need to
The answer might help you win a trivia contest. And it might even help swing a few wagers your way.
But there's a more fundamental reason to know your R-value: so that you can purchase the right type of insulation for your attic – if, that is, you decide to tackle this crucial home improvement project on your own.
And if you don't know your R-value? Now is an ideal time to learn, especially with temperatures falling and you'll soon feel the effects of a poorly insulated attic.
The size of a golf ball might seem insignificant when compared to the size of a house, but they can cause major damage to your home. While many people who live against a golf course are worried about broken windows, one stray ball can cause significant damage to the roof as well.
We can help you to determine if your roof just needs repairs, or if a replacement would be more appropriate. Please fill out the form below.
