What is a fresh air ventilation system? It is a system that pulls fresh air into the home summer and winter through an outside vent that is connected to your central heat & air system. It seems that fresh air ventilation(FAV) systems have been required in Frisco, Texas since 2001. Frisco began to require FAV…
Winter Watering Horticulturalist Neil Sperry says, “My recommendation always has been to learn to “read” the soil, either by looking or by feeling. When it begins to dry an inch or so down, it’s time to water. Best advice: watch your plants daily. When they’ve gone for a week or longer without rain or supplemental irrigation,…
‘Tis the time of year for making lists. The holidays are upon us and the busy-ness of the season can get away from us. So, lists can be good way of keeping it all in order, staying organized, and making sure things get done. Your Grocery List. Your Shopping List. Your Gift Giving List. Your…
Gutter Maintenance , Gutters Servicing – Do-It-Yourself On Single Story Homes On Sunday, May 16th, I experienced water overflowing my gutter onto the back patio, which drowned some potted plants, splashed onto the wood siding, and the French doors. If I did not fix the problem, I would soon have more plant damage, moisture intrusion…
Roof Maintenance The roof is a vital factor in protecting your home and enhancing its look and value. Obviously the most common roof we see is composition shingle, usually a 30 year life variety. Components typically consist of underlayment felt, flashings: drip edge, counter flashings, roof to wall flashings, plumbing vent flashings, furnace and water…
AC Repairs & Replacement Are Expensive!!! Consider this article before you agree to replace your system. Unless Your AC System Is 20-Years Old or Older, You Do Not Necessarily Need To Replace It! SOME THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HOME WARANTY SERVICES In my experience, 1/3 of customers are satisfied with their home warranty…
TAKE ACTION NOW! Check your air filters, replace them if dirty. Run the ceiling fans in your home 24 hours at low to medium speed. Almost every ceiling fan has a switch to change the fan direction. Set the fans to run counter clockwise which will pull the heat from the ceiling and blend it…