Air Conditioning & Heating Educational Content EFFICIENCY RATINGS Gas furnaces. Gas furnace efficiency is measured as AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency).

Air Quality & Mold Testing Educational Content INDOOR AIR QUALITY Poor indoor air quality from gases, particles, and allergens can cause respiratory and other health issues. If you have concerns about the air in your house, an air quality testing firm is a good place to start.

Appliance Repair Educational Content REFRIGERATOR PROBLEMS Broken ice maker. Often, the water valve to the ice maker is the problem.

Chimneys & Fireplaces Educational Content CHIMNEY CLEANING OVERVIEW The purpose of a chimney cleaning is to remove creosote and any debris that could cause a chimney fire. A chimney sweep will use a variety of special tools to remove debris and make the inspection process easier.

Concrete Leveling & Raising Educational Content SIGNS OF A PROBLEM When the soil supporting a concrete slab settles or washes away, the concrete may crack and sink. This uneven concrete is easy to see.

Crawl Space Encapsulation & Repair Educational Content CRAWL SPACE PROBLEMS A crawl space can be a great spot to stash things you don’t need often. But if your crawl space is damp and musty, you might not use it at all, much less for storage.

Drain/Sewer Cleaning & Repair Educational Content THE DRAIN SYSTEM Every sink, toilet, and other plumbing fixture in your house has a drain. Every fixture drain is connected to the main waste and vent stack by a branch drain line.

Drainage Systems Educational Content SYMPTOMS OF POOR DRAINAGE Standing water. If you have large puddles on your lawn more than 30 minutes after a storm, you probably have a drainage issue.

Electricians Educational Content HOME ELECTRICAL SAFETY Overloaded circuits. Breakers will shut off power to overloaded circuits, but don’t rely on this safety measure.

Foundation Repair Educational Content SIGNS OF A PROBLEM Foundation problems are every homeowner’s worst nightmare. Luckily, settlement issues rarely occur overnight.

Garage Doors Educational Content GARAGE DOOR MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance by a professional keeps your garage door safe and functional. Between these regular maintenance visits, however, there are several ways you can make sure that your garage door is safe and working as it should.

Handyman Services Educational Content WHAT DO HANDYMEN DO? A handyman has the knowledge and experience to take on almost any house-related project.

Marble Polishing & Restoration Educational Content COMMON USES FOR MARBLE Marble is a beautiful, classic stone. It comes in a wide variety of colors depending on where in the world it is mined.

Movers Educational Content OBTAINING AN ESTIMATE To get the most accurate estimate from a mover, give them detailed information about your move. In most cases, a representative from the moving company will come to your house to see firsthand what you need to have moved.

Pest & Termite Control Educational Content HOUSEHOLD INSECTS The strategy for managing household pests used to be limited to applying synthetic pesticides. Now, there are more options for pest control.

Plumbers Educational Content SIMPLE PLUMBING CHECKS Pipes. Check exposed pipes for leaks or corrosion.

Public Adjusters Educational Content WHAT IS A PUBLIC ADJUSTER? If you have filed an insurance claim before, you are probably familiar with insurance adjusters.

Roofers Educational Content TYPES OF ROOFS Gabled roof. A gabled roof is perhaps the most iconic roof shape.

Siding Educational Content TYPES OF SIDING Vinyl siding is durable, cost effective, and resistant to pests, rot, and UV damage. It is also virtually maintenance-free.

Stucco Repair Educational Content STUCCO VERSUS SIDING Both stucco and traditional siding insulate your home and protect it from the elements. Where you live often determines which types of exterior house cladding you are most familiar with.