Adding A Bathroom To Your Basement: Important Plumbing Considerations

Posted on: 7 May 2016
Adding a bathroom to your home's basement can be a great way to add a significant amount of value to your home--especially if you opt to add a full bathroom as part of a basement finishing project. Still, when adding a bathroom to a basement, there are many important factors that must be taken into consideration in order to achieve the desired results and ensure the new bathroom space is up to code.
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Tips For Selecting A New Gas Furnace Type

Posted on: 10 September 2015
Gas furnaces are popular with homeowners due to the low cost and relative efficiency of the units. If you're in the market for a new gas furnace, the wide variety of available types might seem intimidating. But there are really only two key considerations when shopping for a new gas furnace: whether you want conventional or condensing and the number of stages you want in the furnace. Here is a quick guide to making those shopping decisions.
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Lower Your Utility Bills with Window Film Insulation

Posted on: 5 September 2015
Virtually every homeowner would like to find ways to lower their heating and cooling costs. Although the importance of insulating your attic and basement is common knowledge, the fact that insulating your windows with plastic film can reduce your energy costs is perhaps less well known. The article looks at some of the key considerations to be aware of if you decide to pursue this option.   Benefits Window film prevents hot air from leaving your house during the winter by sealing leaks in the glass and window frame.
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How To Increase The Efficiency Of Your Furnace

Posted on: 4 September 2015
Is your furnace losing power? Have you noticed reduced airflow? If so, you might need to invest in a new heating unit. However, the problem might not be so severe. In many cases, reduced airflow can be a result of clogged registers, dirty filters and loose hoses. This article explains three ways to make sure your furnace is running as efficiently as possible. After running these tests, you should notice increased airflow.
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