The “to do” list for homeowners is never truly completed. Some maintenance tasks need to be done every year, if not more frequently. You can do many of these tasks on your own, but for some work you’ll need to call in a professional. In some cases, it may not be entirely clear whether you can save the money and complete a task on

In the history of chimney sweeping, there isn’t a chapter that honestly resembles the depiction of the joyful sweep played by Dick Van Dyke in the classic movie Mary Poppins. Sadly, for centuries chimney sweeping was not an enviable or safe profession, though it was always very much needed. Honorable chimney sweeps of today are respected professionals. Present-day experiences are very different from those

If you are thinking about getting your air ducts cleaned before the heating/cooling season, there are some consumer tips you should be aware of before you hire a technician to do this service; or attempt Do – it – Yourself duct cleaning. Duct – Cleaning How – To’s are not legally mandated, but there are associations that police the industry. A trained technician who

A dryer vent (maybe it’s not a surprise) is a part of the dryer. How does a dryer vent work? You put wet clothes in the dryer, and it rotates them and evaporates the moisture with heated air. Then, the wet hot air travels through the pipe with the help of a fan and leaves your house. When the dryer is the tool that

Protecting your home and business’s indoor air quality is very important. Many sources of common indoor air pollutants are well-known: Second-hand smoke, carbon monoxide, and radon are the biggest causes for concern. There are also lesser known sources of common indoor air pollutants. You can add some potted plants to improve indoor air quality! Did you know? Indoor air can be five times more