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All About Air Filters- Change is Good

Nov 14th, 2009 | By RL Franklin | Category: House Mechanic

Today’s high-efficiency heating and cooling systems require very little attention and maintenance from homeowners. They do a great job of keeping us comfortably cool in summer and toasty warm in winter with very little effort from us. However, other than scheduling regular maintenance visits, there is one task that falls on the homeowner: changing those [...]



Warm Hearth Warm Home with Gas Logs

Aug 31st, 2009 | By RL Franklin | Category: House Mechanic

“I love them!” “They heat the entire house.” “I wish we had installed them a long time ago!” Ask homeowners with gas-log fireplaces how they feel about their glowing hearths—part accessory, part appliance—and these are common expressions you will likely hear.
While gas logs are high on most new homebuyers’ lists of desired features, many homeowners [...]



SIMPLE FIXES Three Do-It-Yourself Repairs

Jun 2nd, 2009 | By RL Franklin | Category: House Mechanic

As our homes age, certain items tend to wear out or break down. Essential items such as appliances, faucets, light fixtures and more will need to be repaired or replaced over time. While some repairs require the expertise of a professional, many can end up on what we call the “Honey Do” list— a list of simple, [...]



Keep your hard-surfaced floors gleaming

Mar 1st, 2009 | By RL Franklin | Category: Keep It Clean

By RL Franklin
Keep Hardwoods Gleaming
Hardwood floors are a favorite floor covering for their durability, affordability and beauty. Laminate floors—a composite material compressed and hardened under high pressure—are a tough, durable and
beautiful product that nearly duplicates the look, style, and warmth of hardwood. So what’s the secret to keeping these floors shiny and luxurious as opposed [...]