Home Maintenance

Chris LaGarde on February 25th, 2010

This article is courtesy of Brandywine/Springfield Waterproofing, a local Chester County waterproofing company.
WATERPROOFING PREVENTIVE MEASURES AFTER HEAVY SNOW FALLS  -  are most effective prior to any immediate following heavy rains.  Most are well in the scope of “Do it yourself” and you can save big bucks and a lot of headaches by doing the following:

Sump [...]

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Chris LaGarde on February 18th, 2010

You wake up to take a hot shower and you realize that there is no hot water. What do you do? Here are some steps to help you try to solve your no hot water problems.
• If you have a gas water heater, check the pilot light. If you smell gas, turn off the gas [...]

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Chris LaGarde on February 10th, 2010

Do you want to lower your water heating bills this winter? Here are some tips for energy-efficient water heating.

Reduce your hot water use by repairing leaks in fixtures and installing new low-flow fixtures on showerheads and faucets. When replacing dishwashers or clothes washers, purchase energy-efficient appliances with an Energy Star® label.
Lower the thermostat setting [...]

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Chris LaGarde on January 29th, 2010

Q: How do I check if my fireplace is in good condition?
Fireplaces are considered very inefficient heat sources, but they are a feature homeowners look for in their homes. There are two types of fireplaces: brick (or sometimes rock) and mortar fireplaces and a prefab unit with masonry surrounding it.
Fireplaces and chimneys are part of [...]

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