In 2005, Florida saw the most active hurricane season along with a housing boom. This made for a short supply of building materials, so 250,000 tons of building materials were shipped over from China. Over…
Duane AtkinsonFebruary 26, 2021
Most homeowners love landscaping so they can make the yard look nice and inviting. In some neighborhoods or towns, there are competitions to have the best landscaped yard. Landscaping is not too difficult and often…
Duane AtkinsonFebruary 12, 2021
Window air conditioning units can be a lifesaver for those who live in high-rise buildings or in homes that don’t have a good flow of air from a central HVAC unit. You also may need…
Duane AtkinsonJanuary 25, 2021
In the Southern part of the US., many homes have a pool or at least a community pool to go to. Our weather is ideal that we can use our pools for almost 12 months…
Duane AtkinsonJanuary 12, 2021
Anode rods are found on standard tank style water heaters and protect the middle lining of the water tank from possible explosion and corrosion. They are screwed into the top of the tank. Eventually, they…
Duane AtkinsonDecember 23, 2020
Recessed lighting is very popular in homes and in new builds, it may be standard or may be an upgrade. This type of lighting is aesthetically pleasing as it sits flush against the ceiling and…
Duane AtkinsonDecember 10, 2020
When we step into our shower, we anticipate a nice and clean smell. The shampoo you use smells nice and the bar of soap has a great scent. However, we don’t realize that the hair…
Duane AtkinsonNovember 18, 2020
Living in the southern half of the U.S., where the weather is warm enough to need the air conditioning on most of the year, we wonder if there is a way to save any money…
Duane AtkinsonNovember 5, 2020
Attics are an important part of our home. They serve as a storage area for many people but also as protection for the lower part of the house from the outdoor elements. Many homeowners don’t…
Duane AtkinsonOctober 27, 2020
Popcorn ceilings were very popular starting in the 1970s because builders felt they helped with the acoustics in the home and also hid imperfections. However, since the mid-2000s, people have felt they make a house…
Duane AtkinsonOctober 18, 2020