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A Smart Guide to Winterizing Your Home
Winter can be hard on our homes, and the costs of keeping our home warm and cozy can be hard on our wallets. The physical demands of freezing temperatures…
Dirty Sock Syndrome – What It Is and What to Do
Where is that awful smell coming from? You’ve kept the house clean, the clothes hampers are all empty, and you’ve taken out the trash…
Home Improvements that can Increase the Value of Your Home
Your home is probably your biggest investment, and you want to be sure that you’ll get the most out of it when it’s time to sell. To make sure that your home gets top dollar, it’s important to…
A Complete Guide to Storm-proofing Your Home
Your home is your safe haven, and that’s particularly true when the weather turns frightful. To make sure that your home is truly prepared for what nature can dish out, you should be sure to storm-proof your…
A Guide to Your Home’s Circuit Breaker Panel
Your home’s circuit breaker performs two vital roles. First, it distributes the power coming into your home into circuits that provide electricity everywhere you need it…
Guide to Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging at Home
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more common and affordable every year. For many car owners, an EV makes practical and economic sense. Adding a charging station to your home…
Tips to diagnose a noisy HVAC system
As summer settles in, you’ll probably find that you’re using your air conditioning more often. Air conditioning is a real blessing in a hot climate, but if your system is noisy and not operating at peak efficiency you may also find…
7 Smart Ways to Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
It’s a bit of a paradox. As summertime weather approaches we look forward to being outside more, but the reality of the season’s heat and humidity forces us to spend more time indoors instead. And while we associate poor air quality….
8 Ways to Save Money on Your Water Heating Bill
Energy use is a major part of the budget for most homes. And a large portion of that energy use goes towards heating water. In fact, according to the United States Department of Energy, almost 20% or the average home’s energy usage is consumed by heating water…
10 Tips for Improving Air Conditioner Efficiency this Summer
You may be looking towards another hot summer with just a little bit of trepidation. Sure, your air conditioning will keep you cool, but you’ll suffer when you’re writing the check to pay the monthly utility bill…
Creating Your Ideal Home Office
The current COVID-19 crisis has forced many of us to keep our distance from friends and coworkers. But even before this, the trend of working from home has been gaining in popularity. When an occasional day spent…
Smart Ways to Improve Your Home’s Security
There are a few key things that attract burglars to particular homes, including easy access and easy access. Remember, thieves are opportunistic — they’ll search for the easiest targets first.
Smart Ways to Protect Your Home From COVID-19
The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has created uncertainty and upheaval in our daily lives throughout the nation and the world. The mantra of “social distancing” means that many of us will find ourselves limiting activities like work, shopping, school, and social events, and instead spending more time in our homes for several weeks, perhaps longer.
A Guide to Cooling Your Home: Ductless Mini-Split vs Central Air Conditioning Systems
Air conditioning long ago quit being seen as a luxury. Almost 75% of American homes have air conditioning, and that number is certainly higher in hotter regions of the country, like in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. You may decide that you want to install air conditioning….
Your Guide to Choosing the Right Water Heater
Your water heater is a vital part of your home, providing the hot water your home needs for washing clothes and dishes, bathing, and more. Picking the right water heater…
Eight Benefits of Installing a Home Water Filtration System
The delivery of clean water to our homes is one of the hallmarks of modern civilization. Modern water systems test and treat water to ensure it’s safe for all of our needs — drinking, cooking, cleaning, and more…
Upgrade Your Home HVAC System With the Help of Oncor Incentives
The hot days of summer are only a few months away, and with them, the reminder that cooling expenses can be a big part of your monthly budget. And if you have an older HVAC system, you’re undoubtedly paying more than you need to…
How to Prepare for a New Roof Installation
Your home depends upon a good roof. Without it, your home is susceptible to water damage and won’t provide the protection your family needs in the event of a storm or high winds. So it’s important to keep it inspected and in proper repair…
Home Heating – Making a Smart Choice
When you’re wilting in the summer Texas heat you probably don’t give much thought to your home’s heating. But with winter cold snaps you may decide it’s time for an upgrade. Choosing home heating systems can be confusing.
Seven Ways to Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
Improving your home’s energy efficiency provides the homeowner with many benefits. While there are usually upfront costs associated with larger improvement projects, the reward of lower energy bills is compounded by knowing that you’re helping, even if in a small way, to tackle the problem….
Smart Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality
The colder temperatures and shorter days of winter can mean that we spend a lot more time indoors. And in an effort to keep our homes warm, windows and doors are kept tightly sealed, preventing drafts from entering the house. This helps keep us warm, but it also means that we don’t get as much fresh air into our home…
Enoch Membership Plans — A Smart Investment for Your Home
If you’re a long-time homeowner you understand how important regular home maintenance is. That small repair — put off until later — almost inevitably becomes a big repair that must be done right away, always at greater expense and greater inconvenience. And if you’re a new homeowner wouldn’t you rather not learn those hard lessons?
Six Home Improvement Resolutions for 2020
New Year’s resolutions are a time-honored tradition. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t. But one New Year’s resolution you can make that’s sure to pay off is to improve your home. Home improvements can help preserve the value…
Is Your Home Prepared For Winter?
You don’t have to live in a far-northern climate to benefit from preparing your home for winter. Even in more southerly latitudes, your home can be battered by sub-freezing temperatures…
How to Choose the Right Water Heater for Your Home
A cold shower. If you’ve ever experienced one, it’s not something you’ll likely want to repeat. But without a reliable water heater in your home you may have the pleasure more often than you’d like. There are plenty of other good reasons to consider upgrading or replacing your current water heater…
Tell-Tale Signs That You May Need a New Roof
We ask a lot of our roofs and expect them to hold up without worry through rain, snow, sleet, hail, wind, and worse. However, years of exposure can cause even the best roof to develop problems — problems that can potentially result in serious damage to your home from mold or water damage.
Nine Plumbing Issues That Could Be Signs of Bigger Problems
Maybe you’ve experienced the annoying drip of a leaky faucet, keeping you up when you’re trying to sleep. But you put up with it and the small bump in your water bill — you’re too busy, got things to do, you’ll get to it later…
Smart Electrical System Upgrades
Are you considering remodeling your home? Perhaps it’s time to freshen up the kitchen with new kitchen cabinets or countertops. Or you’re ready to replace…
Mini-Split HVAC Systems — A Smart Choice?
It’s worth taking a good look at mini-split HVAC systems. Whether they’re called mini-split, multi-split, or ductless systems, they have a lot to offer…
Is a Metal Roof Right For Your Home?
“A roof over your head” — it’s one of the most elemental of human needs. If your roof isn’t doing its job, your entire home and all your possessions can be at risk…….
Three Things to Consider Before Installing a Whole-House Generator
Electrical storms, ice storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding — all of these weather events and more can inflict damage on electrical…
How to Know When a Water Heater Is About to Go Out
Virtually all American homes have some kind of water heater inside, and this is in large part because humans have become quite reliant on hot water; it’s used for bathing, dish cleaning…
6 DIY Tips to Keep Your HVAC System Running Smoothly
HVAC systems are important year round; they’re important in the summers, when you’re trying to stay cool and unaffected by humidity, and they’re important in the winters, when you’re trying to stay warm. HVAC systems…
Tankless Water Heaters vs. Storage Water Heaters
Electric tankless water heaters are becoming more and more popular, and many homeowners are making the switch from storage heating to tankless heating.
6 Things You Should Know About Copalum Aluminum Wiring Repair
Millions of Americans own homes that have aluminum wiring inside, especially those living in homes built between 1965 and 1973. Aluminum wiring was once preferred over expensive copper wiring, but today…
Important EV Charger Installation Facts
Despite popular belief, an electric vehicle’s charger is actually under the hood. The wall-mounted box which supplies the vehicle with electricity may look like the charger, but it’s actually not—the wall mounted box is called “electric vehicle supply equipment” (EVSE)….
5 Ways to Improve Air Quality in Your Home by Reducing Allergens
People tend to think that air pollution is something that only occurs outdoors, but the air quality in your home can also become polluted by a number of toxins, irritants, and allergens. In fact, the air inside of your home is oftentimes more toxic than the air outside. This is because there is limited airflow and once an allergen or irritant is introduced, it becomes more difficult to remove it.
How to Prevent Mold Inside the Home in A Humid Climate
Mold, mildew, and moisture can occur anywhere at any time but is especially difficult to manage in more humid climates. Because of this, did you know that our indoor environment is anywhere from two to five times more toxic than our outdoor environment?
Proper Ways to Clean & Maintain Your Garbage Disposal
Keeping your garbage disposal clean will help prevent the build-up of foul and unwanted odors. Of course, it’s understandable as to why garbage disposals can generate unpleasant smells in the first place.
13 Ways to Save On Your Water Heating Bill This Month
Did you know that water heating accounts for up to 12% of a household’s utility bill? After heating and cooling, that’s the next largest portion of the bill, so no wonder people are always looking for ways to improve this cost and heat their water more efficiently.
The Importance & Benefits of Whole-House Surge Protection
Protecting your homes electrical system from storm damage can be a highly valuable step to take, especially with storm season right around the corner. The best way to ensure this protection is to invest in whole-house surge protection.
HVAC Maintenance Tips for Pet Owners
Being a pet owner can be one of the greatest joy’s life has to offer. You have a loyal and loving companion who greets you every time you walk through the door and is always excited to have you nearby. On the flip side, having a pet can also mean that fur and dander are lurking behind every corner. The vacuum cleaner and lint roller are suddenly your best friend.
Here’s Why Electrical Safety Inspections Are Important & Necessary
Is your home’s electrical system operating correctly? If so, you may not see a need for an inspection of your wiring, outlets, and fixtures. Regardless of how well your system may appear to be working, it’s still important and necessary to have regular…
6 Ways to Lower Your AC Costs This Summer
As the summer months are in full swing, so is your energy bill. We understand better than most that cooling your home in the summer can, at times, feel like a double-edged sword. While it certainly makes for a more comfortable experience, your AC expenses could be draining your bank account.
Common Roofing Problems and How to Deal with Them
At some point in their life, most homeowners have experienced roofing issues. From minor issues to major repairs, roof problems require attention to avoid a much larger problem down the line. To help you with the maintenance of your roof, we’ve compiled a list of common roof problems and how to manage them.
Determining When You Need an Air Duct Replacement
One of the most crucial components of an efficient HVAC system is also one of the most overlooked. Your air ducts account for the majority of airflow within your home and play a key role in the heating and cooling process. With old, ineffective, or inefficient air ducts, you’ll be costing yourself time, money, and comfort.
Energy Efficient Ways to Program Your Thermostat
Whether it’s a hot summer day or the dead of winter, one of the most beneficial things you can do for your wallet is efficiently program your thermostat. So, how exactly does one program their thermostat to save them money while simultaneously regulating the temperature in their home?
Easy Ways to Prevent Mold in Your Home
Discovering mold in your home can surely feel like a nightmare. As an unwanted toxin that can rapidly spread without warning, it’s no wonder people dread the mere thought of it. While some people believe that mold is most prevalent in warm and humid regions, mold can also exist in cooler climates if it is presented with the right conditions.
7 Signs That It’s Time for A New AC Unit
Are you wondering if those long, hot summer days have taken their toll on your air conditioning unit? Perhaps you’re questioning if it’s time for an upgrade but aren’t sure of the signs to look for. Your AC unit can withstand constant use and the harsh elements for only so long before it has reached its retirement age. Here are some of the telltale signs that it might be that time for your current air conditioning unit.
Charlie’s Reminders for Winterizing in Dallas and Fort Worth
It is time to begin winterizing in Dallas and Fort Worth. We all know the temperatures can be cold one day and back to 80° in less than 24 hours. Here are a few reminders from Charlie to help keep you warm and protect your house: Keeping it Warm Inside Check...
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