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How to Keep Pipes From Freezing
Brrr, it's cold outside! This means your home is taking the brunt of the weather to keep you snug indoors, and your pipes often take a beating when exposed to cold temps. To help keep your pipes from freezing - which can lead to costly repairs - Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® professionals offers a few simple tips:
Allow the faucet to drip. Keeping water moving will prevent pressure from building up and keep the pipe from bursting. This is typically good for short-term fixes like overnight when the temperature lowers to freezing, and you are still home. That way, you can still turn the water off during the day and limit your water usage. A few pennies spent on water overnight is better than salvaging water damage after a burst pipe.
Keep inside doors and cabinet doors open. A lesser known trick, but an easy one. A closed cabinet d...
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6 Costs Homeowners Overlook and How to Pay for Them
For many people, a house is the biggest investment they'll ever make. And whether you're a first-time homeowner or you're buying your third property, you're bound to end up covering some unexpected expenses. Here are six costs homeowners tend to overlook and how to pay for them:
1. Property taxes
Be prepared to pay property taxes and keep in mind that they rarely decrease. Homeowners often pay them every month along with their mortgage payments. If your loan is backed by the Federal Housing Administration, you're required to have an escrow or impound account.
If you don't have to make property tax payments through an escrow account, they may be due at the end of the year. In some counties, you might pay them in installments.
2. Homeowners association fees
Whenever you move into a new ho...
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What to Check Before Your Home Inspection
If you're listing your home, you may be getting ready to schedule a home inspection. However, there are a few things you should do before the inspector arrives.
"A bad home inspection can be devastating to your home's value," says Jerry Hall, owner of Assured Comfort Heating, Air & Plumbing, "so it's imperative to take the necessary steps to prepare."
Assured Comfort Heating, Air & Plumbing offers the following tips to prepare for a home inspection:
Check for and repair any leaks. According to the EPA, the average household wastes more than 10,000 gallons of water a year due to leaks. An easy way to test for a leak is to plan a two-hour period when no water will be used and then examine the water meter at the beginning and end of the period. If it changed, the presence of a leak is likely. All faucets, indoor a...
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Sprinkler Tune-Up Tips
Dragging the sprinkler out of the garage for the spring and summer? Before you begin your first water, consider the following sprinkler tune-up tips from Rain Bird.
Make sure spring has sprung. Although all signs might be pointing to the arrival of spring, the soil beneath the landscape is always the last to thaw, especially in colder climates. Starting the sprinkler system while the ground is still frozen can result in damage to the pipes. Use a shovel to make sure that the soil is frost-free 12 inches deep. If it is still frozen, wait another week and test it again before starting the sprinkler system. (Before digging, make sure there aren't any utility lines to hit!)
Take control. Run a check of the irrigation controls and programs. This includes dusting away the cobwebs on the timer, making sure the date and time are corr...
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3 Kitchen and Bath Trends for 2018
(Family Features)--When it's time for a home remodel, specifically of a bathroom or kitchen, many homeowners turn to trendy looks as inspiration. Color, texture and material variance, like using different types of tile, lead the way in this year's kitchen and bath trends.
To help amplify the look and appeal of your space, consider these tips from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry:
Try Different Shades
White is classic, crisp and always in style, while gray also provides a traditional look. Many designers pair white or gray cabinets, tile and wall color with a pop of color to add interest without overwhelming the space. There are many ways to introduce color, such as a bright island or items that are easily switched out like window treatments and artwork.
Combining different sha...