Furnace Repair-- When to Repair and When to Give Up

Stucco is a versatile, seamless, and durable material that can complement an exterior for a lifetime. But its seamless beauty can also make it difficult to repair either alone or when you need to make changes to other aspects of your home. So if you're about to make any installation or repair that can affect the look or integrity of your stucco facade, here's what you should know before you begin.

Windmills will soon be standing tall in Lake Erie thanks to an innovative combination of offshore oil-rig technology and geotechnical drilling. The row of six windmills that make up this latest Great Lakes wind farm will be located northwest of Cleveland, a few miles offshore from downtown. The windmills are expected to generate enough power for 6,000 homes. If you've imagined windmills on your lake or large pond, you should know that having these is becoming safer and easier thanks to cross-industry collaboration.

As the adult child of an aging parent you are probably already vigilant about helping them take care of their home. Sometimes, however, rooms that are heavily used will need some updating to improve their appearance as well as make them more functional, especially if mobility issues are a concern. If your elderly parents, like many others in that age group, are living on a fixed income, consider using one or more of the following budget-friendly ideas to help them achieve a beautiful, more user-friendly bathroom as affordably as possible.

The cool season is approaching fast. If your heating system isn't equipped to handle the weather changes, it can leave you out in the cold this year. Unused furnaces can have built up airborne debris from the previous year, such as dust and dirt particles. If you don't remove the debris before you use your heating appliance, it might not work properly. Here are things you or a professional HVAC contractor can do right now to get your gas furnace ready for the cold season.

If one of your tree's roots threaten to invade and damage your garden, you may wonder what you can do to stop them without destroying your tree. Tree roots branch out in search of water. The water you use for your garden may be a source for the roots to use. Placing a barrier around the tree's roots can help stop the problem before it gets out of hand. Here's how the barrier works and what you can do to protect your garden and tree.

Electrical fires are a high concern for homeowners because electricity is used in every home and electricity is complicated. The wiring and the actual appliance itself could be the reason your home sets on fire. It's important to know what the common problems are so that you can avoid it. Here are four of the most common reasons an electrical fire is started: Faulty Wiring: Faulty wiring needs to be replaced.

Roofing leaks can cause major damage if they aren't attended to right away. These steps can help you to minimize the damage from a roofing leak.  Step 1: Call a Roofing Contractor The earlier you can call a roofing contractor, the better. They may be able to come out the same day to inspect the roof, note the cause of the leak, and create a treatment plan for you. There are many potential sources of leaks that they will look for, such as damage from nails or other sharp objects, areas where the roof's sealant is damaged, and missing shingles.

When you're concerned about the condition of your sewer pipeline, it's important to have it thoroughly inspected. Since most of these lines run underground, inspection can be somewhat challenging, though. Small cracks can be difficult to spot with the small camera systems that some plumbers use, and since small cracks can quickly progress to big problems, catching them early is important. For a clear perspective on your pipes, why not consider something like radiographic inspection?