El Nino can create interesting weather patterns, causing places like New York to be warmer than Las Vegas on Christmas Day. The current El Nino is expected to be the strongest one in 18 years, and it brings the possibility of drenching precipitation even to drought-prone places like Las Vegas. As a result, roofs in the area could be subject to much more rain than usual, increasing the possibility of leaks.
Caulk is used in many fields as well as commercial and home maintenance projects to prevent air, steam, liquid, water, or gas from entering (or escaping) between two materials. Caulk is a pliable, physical compound that creates seals that are not only airtight and watertight, but also non-porous.
If you’re working on a Las Vegas home maintenance project that requires caulk, you can relax in the fact that caulking is one of the easiest home maintenance applications you’ll ever do!
For a house to be truly energy efficient, it needs more than just the installation of the eco-friendly appliances and equipment. A real change in your energy usage and reduction in utility bills will require a consideration of the whole house, and in particular a look up to the attic.
Home insulation is one of the best ways you can contain heat in your home during the winter so that whether you have a furnace with high or low AFUE rating, your family will feel cozy at a lower cost.
Most of us live a pretty fast-paced lifestyle. So when something breaks in our home, it can be tempting to pick up the phone and call in a professional for a quick fix. However, sometimes its best to first assess the situation and consider whether you're up to the task of solving the problem and saving a few bucks.
A great example of such DIY home repairs that can be simple to master is unplugging a toilet.
In Las Vegas, the months of autumn and spring are some of the best in the year and our homes are often comfortable sans climate control. Heating and air conditioning can be big money drains, and so when the cold nights of winter roll in it's tempting to delay the inevitable and adjust the thermostat to a higher setting.
You might be one of these winter-deniers if you enjoy these popular hacks for staying warm and saving money:
A roof can often last for decades, depending on its material and the conditions to which it’s exposed. A yearly professional inspection combined with your own awareness of any issues will help catch problems as soon as possible and help you avoid leaks. Keeping an eye out for any signs of damage is the key to catching problems before you end up running for buckets and pots whenever you see clouds building up!
Any good business is built on providing a quality product with exceptional customer service. But some businesses are simply looking to make a quick buck - and are willing to go to any lengths to do so, even if that means lying and committing fraud. Unfortunately, roofing company scams are often not discovered immediately. By the time the roof starts falling to pieces, the roofing company is long gone. Protect your home and family by familiarizing yourself with these common scams irreputable roofing companies use.
With heating and cooling costs increasing year by year, one of the best ways to keep your bills manageable is by ensuring that you have the proper amount of attic insulation in your Las Vegas home. It helps reduce the heat lost to the attic during the winter, and keeps the hot attic from warming the interior too much during the summer. Though installing quality attic insulation is a good start towards reducing costs in your Las Vegas home, there are several other factors that can affect your savings and comfort.
Roof problems can cause a major headache for both the commercial and residential property owner. In the short term, they can lead to comfort issues, and when left unresolved roof problems can lead to expensive repairs both to the roof and the structural materials of the building.
When the holiday season is over, it's time to put away all of the Christmas decorations. This can seem like a daunting task, especially if you have fragile items and lack of storage space. However, with the following Christmas storage tips, you'll realize how easy it can be to store these items until next year.
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