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As with other systems in your home, your plumbing system will serve you longer with fewer issues if you keep up on maintenance. So, here are a few things that will keep you water flowing…and draining: Flush your shower, bath, and sink drains every 90 days with baking soda and vinegar, followed by 3 minutes […]
When you’re considering repainting, take some time to intentionally decide how you want the room to feel. Is this room supposed to invigorate you? Excite You? Does this room need to calm you down? Do you need to concentrate in this room? Over half of the human brain is dedicated to simply interpreting visual information, […]
When it’s starting to turn cold, there are a few things you should do to your home to make sure it’s ready for the icy cold that’s coming. Clean your gutters. They trap debris all year long. Make sure they’re clear so you don’t have icicles build up in specific places where the gutters overflow. […]
Your light bulb burns out, what do you replace it with? Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) or Light Emitting Diode (LED)? Well, the smart money is on LEDs. They last longer, they are more efficient, and they are cheaper…in the long run. Let’s start with lifespan. CFLs are designed to last about 8,000 hours (or about […]
When it comes to home maintenance, one of the most cost-effective, long-term improvements is insulation. The effectiveness of insulation depends on the type of insulating material and the amount of it. The “R” is short for “Thermal Resistance.” The higher the number, the better the resistance…and the lower your heating / cooling bills. The most […]
In Utah, the most water heaters are gas powered (not electric), which means they use natural gas to heat water. The average water heater lasts 8 to 12 years. A professional installation costs approximately $1000 to $1500. Most water heaters in Utah are 40 gallons or 50 gallons. Some homes have multiple water heaters either […]