Hard water is a fact of life in Texas. Even though the US Geological Survey says eighty-five percent of American homes have hard water, that number is even higher in our area. You can live with it. Or, you can manage it with a water softener. A water softener cures hard water “Hard water” comes […]
See what can happen when you cut corners residing your home
Whether you’re having an air conditioner or residing your home, the same rule applies: You can’t finish right something that was started wrong. Your choice of an installer determines not only how well a job is done, but how well the finished project will hold up over time. Here are five tips from Advanced Home […]
Cured in place pipe repair means no trench drain line repair
Buried beneath your yard a drain line carries away everything you put down drains in your home. Drain pipes, like any other pipe, potentially develop clogs and leaks. Root intrusion, shifts in the soil, accumulation of grease or debris, or age alone once meant trenching down to repair a drain line leak. TDT has a […]
Stunning bathroom remodeling transformations require this one thing
Done correctly, a bathroom remodeling project gives you years of comfort and enjoyment. It’s not easy.
Hot and cold facts of life when switching to a tankless water heater
Weighing the pros and cons of tankless water heater ownership is tricky. Endless hot water, additional storage space and lower energy bills are a few up sides about going tankless. But, those benefits may not be enough to offset the higher purchase and installation costs. Are tankless water heaters really more efficient? That depends how […]
Right siding. Wrong siding contractor. What happens next is a disaster.
Matt thought he’d made a good choice: update his home with Hardie siding. Unfortunately, he didn’t make a good choice when selecting his siding contractor. The right materials in the wrong hands seldom goes well. For Matt, it was a disaster.
What you should know up front about foundation repair tunneling
Houston is literally a city on the move. The clay soil under most homes in our area expands when wet and shrinks when dry. This “plasticity” means your home goes along for a ride that typically leads to foundation repair. Soil plasticity is best demonstrated with the ball test: Scoop up and form a ball […]
How much less appealing to burglars is a home with security lighting?
Daylight is a great disinfectant. But, protects your home at night against theft or vandalism means creating your own daylight. Home security lighting, especially around poorly lit areas, improves the general security of your home. Which security lighting is right for you? From motion sensor lights to manually controlled flood lights, act as a deterrent […]
A weird home gardening trick that takes everything you grow to new heights
What do you know about your food? Where was it grown? How was it grown? What was added? What was taken out? With so much unknown, it’s no wonder home gardening is on the rise. Locally sourced food is good. Home grown is even better. Advantages of home gardening The biggest benefit of home gardening […]
Ignoring foundation repair warning signs is an expensive mistake
Big problems usually grow from little warning signs. That’s how it is with your home’s foundation. A little crack here, a little crack there and before you know it: you’re facing a big foundation repair. Knowing the little warning signs along the way can easily help you take action before they grow into expensive foundation repairs.
Saw sharpening helps you cut through every project easier
Your saw is only as good as its teeth. They can speed you through a job or slow it to a crawl. Saw sharpening makes more sense once you understand how a saw blade is designed. A saw’s teeth are created in a bent, an alternating pattern, left and right. This is what creates the […]
Do hidden costs of wood siding make Hardie siding a better choice for you?
Wood home siding sets you up for losing contest against moisture and humidity. Sooner or later, moisture gets behind wood siding. Boards warp. Paint peels. It’s game over. Humidity wins. The best way to win this contest is to never get in it. Hardie siding advantage James Hardie fiber cement is specifically formulated to better […]
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