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Now that spring is finally here, you'll be turning off your furnace and getting ready to fire up the air conditioner. These tips will help you prepare your HVAC system for regular use throughout the summer, so you and the other members of your household can stay cool and comfortable when the temperature rises. Change Your Filter The air filter for your HVAC system cleans all air that flows through the ducts, preventing pollutants and contaminants from damaging the internal parts of your air conditioner and furnace.

Your new asphalt driveway is a true asset that can improve your property value and boost your home's curb appeal. In general, your driveway will be relatively low maintenance. However, for the first two years, your asphalt driveway will be "curing," which means it will be hardening to its final state. During this time, your asphalt driveway will need extra care to ensure that it hardens properly. These tips will help you take care of your asphalt driveway for the first two years.

When you have tile surfaces in your home such as flooring or walls, you are always looking for ways to keep your tile surfaces clean. While cleaning the tiles themselves can be challenging, cleaning the grout in between the tiles can be even more of a struggle. Part of the problem may be that you are using ordinary tile cleaner to try to remove stains and mildew from your grout as well.

Installing French patio doors can be a great way to improve the appearance of your home while also increasing the amount of sunlight in your home. However, the numerous glass panes that give this type of door its appeal can also be at a high risk of suffering damage. Fortunately, you do not have to let this fear dissuade you from choosing this type of patio door for your home because there are a couple of simple tips to help keep these doors safe from harm.

If you and your family use a lot of water in your bathroom, it can result in a host of problems ranging from cosmetic issues to structural and financial ones. Here are three of your biggest high water use problems solved. Perpetually Wet Bathmat If you have a lot of people in and out of the tub or shower, your bathmat may stay perpetually wet. This can result in a smelly bathroom, especially if mold or mildew build up on the floor.

When your sewer pump starts working, it can quickly turn into a disaster. You may find a pool of dirty water on the basement floor before you even realize anything is wrong. While your first instinct may be to call in someone to repair the pump, you may want to take a minute and check the float switch. Sometimes they go out, and fixing one can be as quick as a trip to the hardware store, and as cheap as twenty bucks.

Geothermal energy has been around for thousands of years, but only recently have scientists discovered ways to use it for heating, cooling, and power purposes. Here is a brief history of the earliest use of geothermal energy, and how you can use it today. Geothermal Energy: A Technology as Old as Mankind Some anthropologists believe that a nomadic tribe known as the Paleo Indians were the first to inhabit North America.