If you live in the country, you have a septic system. And you probably take it for granted every time you flush the toilet. Here’s a septic system overview and some tips to keep it running smoothly. Septic Tanks and Fields make up your septic system. This system is both a sewer and treatment plant. […]
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Air Sealing Attic Penetrations
Today’s video from Today’s Home Remodeler TV shows how to air seal attic penetrations to improve energy efficiency. Host Stuart Keith meets with Brian Auman from Rockweiler Insulation in an attic where the old insulation has been removed and areas prone to leaking are sealed before new insulation is blown in. Subscribe to the Remodeler TV Blog or check out our Roku channel for […]
Watch For The Telltale Signs
If there are cracks in your basement walls or if your doors and windows start sticking, these are telltale signs that your home’s foundation might be sinking. Over time, the changing seasons and changes in subsoil can cause your foundation to settle. Raising And Stabilizing A Settling Foundation is the subject of today’s video from […]
Adding Insulation In Your Garage
You can make your home more energy efficient and save money simply by adding insulation to the interior wall of your garage. Today’s video from Today’s Home Remodeler TV shows how to do it as host Stuart Keith meets with the pros from Rockweiler Insulation. This video has over 150,000 views on YouTube. Subscribe to […]
Monthly Home Maintenance Tips For September
Here are your Monthly Home Maintenance Tips For September: General walk-through: Check gutters, downspouts and extensions and foundation landscaping. Plan fall projects. Check/add salt to water softener. Check smoke and fire alarms. Check interior windows for dryness and weathering along sills and framing. Clean and apply varnish to natural wood surfaces. Concentrate along sash sills where […]
Removing Old Insulation In An Attic
Sometimes, it’s a good idea to remove your old attic insulation before adding new material. In today’s short video from Today’s Home Remodeler TV, Brian Auman from Rockweiler Insulation gives host Stuart Keith a couple examples. This video has over 50,000 views on YouTube. Subscribe to the Remodeler TV Blog or check out our Roku channel for informative videos […]
Monthly Home Maintenance Tips For August
Here are your Monthly Home Maintenance Tips For August: General walk through: Clean gutters, check downspout extensions and foundation landscaping. Finish up summer projects. Check/add salt to water softener. Check smoke and fire alarms. Change/clean air filter in furnace if using central air. Check for insect/pest infestation: ants, bees, bats, etc. Apply appropriate pesticides or call […]
Now Is The Best Time
The best way to keep your energy bills in line is with an efficient heating and cooling system. And now is the best time to save as dealers are offering huge discounts when you replace both your furnace and central air conditioner. In today’s video from Today’s Home Remodeler TV, host Stuart Keith and HVAC consultant Larry Hacker […]
Monthly Home Maintenance Tips For July
Here are your Monthly Home Maintenance Tips For July: General walk through: Trim shrubs and weed gardens. Check for disconnected downspout extensions. Check/add salt to water softener. Check smoke and fire alarms. Change/clean air filter in furnace if using central air. Caulk cracks and reseal asphalt driveway, if applicable. Run drain cleaner through all drain lines […]
Maintenance For Your Central Air Conditioner
Summer came last week and right on schedule, hot and humid weather is on the way. Is your central air conditioner ready? To keep your home cool and your electric bill lower, keep it running at peak efficiency. In today’s video segment from the Carrier Consumer Education Series, host Stuart Keith and expert Larry Hacker take an in-depth […]
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