Your Refrigerator uses 13.7% of your electricity bill. A 2009 Energy Star refrigerator model will save you up to 40% in energy use over refrigerators manufactured as recently as 2001. It might seem wasteful to get rid of that 2001 model, but it makes good financial sense. Just make sure it is labeled as an … Read more
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There are a few answers for this one and I see lots of it living here in San Antonio, Texas. First, your foundation could be moving or settling a bit. Don’t be alarmed. Most foundations will settle over time and a crack in the drywall isn’t necessarily a big deal. Simple taping and floating can … Read more
So your remodeling your home and painting yourself, huh? You don’t need to wash out your paint roller if you are going to use it again tomorrow. This is assuming you are going to continue painting the walls or ceiling the same color. with the same paint roller Simply spread out about 18″ of plastic … Read more
When it comes to choosing the right kind of paint finish you should first educate yourself on the many different types of sheens. I remodel homes in San Antonio, Texas and most of my clients don’t know what kinds of painting finishes to use and where. Flat and matte paint finishes have no real sheen … Read more
Well, it’s raining here in San Antonio and some of you are bound to have a leak in your roof. And unfortunately, some of you may even need a roof replacement. Roof leaks are a gradual occurrence, for the most part. Unless heavy winds or hail storms have occurred, it generally takes a while … Read more
Is the $1,500 tax credit available for each product? Can I get $1,500 for windows and another $1,500 for a new HVAC system? Can I get $1,500 in 2009 and another $1,500 in 2010? Even if you purchase multiple products you can only get a maximum of $1,500 over the 2-year period (2009 & 2010). Basically you can spend … Read more
A big source of problems and complaints for all wood finishes is over-application of the coating. Many do-it-yourselfers and even some painting contractors believe that when it comes to coating, more is better. This is simply not the case and is particularly a problem for decks. Most deck finishes are designed to penetrate the surface … Read more
Radiant Barrier is material that is installed in attics to reduce summer heat gain and winter heat loss. This reduces building heating and cooling energy usage, saving money on monthly energy bills. The potential benefit of attic radiant barrier is primarily in reducing air-conditioning cooling loads in warm or hot climates.like we have here in … Read more
The Following information is directly from the Texas Residential Real Estate Construction Commission website: For more information, visit: http://www.texasrcc.org/Publications/NewsReleases/09_20_09_Sunset_FAQs.asp What does it mean that the agency has “sunsetted?” The Sunset Act, which is chapter 325 of the Government Code, requires that the legislature review each state agency periodically to determine whether the functions of that … Read more
A quick and easy way to see if you need more Attic Insulation is to look across your attic. If your insulation is level with or below the joists, you probably need to add more insulation(but remember to seal the air leaks before you insulate). If you don’t know what a joist is, get a … Read more
Checklist Some tips: Complete activities requiring a ladder all at once on a day when the weather is nice and the ground is dry. If you have a technician out to check your heating system, have him check related equipment like air cleaners, humidifiers, and heat exchanging ventilators. If you have a professional out to … Read more
Sheltering outdoor plants from severe winter weather can prevent a wealth of problems, ranging from broken branches and damaged roots to certain plant death. Use simple materials–some of them already in your yard–to strengthen plants to endure the elements of winter. Follow these simple steps to ensure you keep your plants safe during winter: Step … Read more