Q & A – What are three things I can do to prepare my home for winter?
Bill Mashraky and Mike Eberle HVAC Q: What are three things I can do to prepare my home for winter? A: First, you should have a professional conduct routine maintenance on your home’s heating system. Next, clear the ...
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Q & A – What are the best smartphone and/or motorized options for blinds and why?
WINDOW COVERINGS Andrea and Sean Zare Q: What are the best smartphone and/or motorized options for blinds and why? A: Most Hunter Douglas window treatments can be motorized with our exclusive PowerView® system. Customers can easily operate window ...
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Q & A – What are some early signs of foundation issues?
FOUNDATION REPAIR Tom DiGregorio and Joe Rusk Q: What are some early signs of foundation issues? A: A few things to look for include foundation settlement, vertical or stair-step foundation wall cracks (external or internal), a tilting chimney, ...
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Q & A – What are the advantages of hiring a landscape architect?
LANDSCAPE Evan Rogers and Pete Wilkerson Q: What are the advantages of hiring a landscape architect? A: When you do business with a landscape architect you are working with someone who understands the entire process of crafting an ...
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Q & A – Are there any paint types that help to reduce mold and ward off pests?
PAINTING Charlie Dallaville Q: Are there any paint types that help to reduce mold and ward off pests? A: Many latex paints have mold and mildew inhibitors in them. You can also add mold inhibitors to other paint ...
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Q & A – How long do average concrete repairs take?
CONCRETE Michael Cangemi Q: How long do average concrete repairs take? A: One or two sections of sidewalk could take 1½ to 2 hours to repair, compared to a garage floor, which could take a day or more. ...
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Q & A – Why does my toilet keep running after being flushed?
PLUMBING Jerry Hall Q: Why does my toilet keep running after being flushed? A: A running toilet can be caused by worn parts in the toilet tank or by high water pressure in the home, which could be ...
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Q & A – How much return on investment can I expect from replacing my garage door?
GARAGE DOORS John Nale Q: How much return on investment can I expect from replacing my garage door? A: A street-facing garage door can take up to a third of the front of your home. With such a ...
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Q & A – What are the warning signs that there might be a problem with my roof?
ROOFING Chad Cruce Q: What are the warning signs that there might be a problem with my roof? A: There are obvious signs like mildew, missing shingles, and leaks, but also look out for less conspicuous signs like ...
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Q & A – What should I know about energy-efficient windows?
WINDOW REPLACEMENT Peter Morrison Q: What should I know about energy-efficient windows? A: ENERGY STAR® is a federal program that determines whether or not a variety of products, including windows and doors, meet certain energy-efficiency standards. We offer ...
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