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5 Signs Your HVAC System Needs a Tune-Up

A well-functioning HVAC system is pivotal for maintaining a comfortable, healthy indoor environment. However, like any sophisticated equipment, it requires regular maintenance to operate efficiently. Ignoring the need for a tune-up can lead to bigger, costlier problems down the line. Here are five signs that your HVAC system needs professional attention. Unusual Noises If your HVAC unit is making grinding, whistling, or banging sounds, it’s not just being noisy—it’s crying for help. These sounds often […]

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Detecting a Water Leak

Spotting Trouble: How to Detect a Water Leak in Your Kitchen Picture this: you’re in your cozy kitchen, whipping up your favorite recipe, and suddenly you notice something amiss. The sound of dripping water or a mysterious puddle on the floor. It’s a homeowner’s nightmare – a potential water leak! But fret not; detecting a water leak in your kitchen doesn’t require Sherlock Holmes-level detective skills. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through some

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Additional DIY Projects that can Increase the Value of Your Home

Listen to this episode of You Got This! Landscape Garden and Patio Makeover A landscape garden and patio makeover can enhance your home’s curb appeal and outdoor living space. It can also attract more buyers and increase your home’s value. A source² claims that a well-maintained landscape can add anywhere from 5% to 12% to your home’s value. Some of the things you can do to makeover your landscape garden and patio are: – Plant

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Do You Have Hard Water in Your Home?

Unless you have a water softener, you most likely have hard water running through your pipes. Surprisingly, hard water is found in 80% of American homes. Although a water test can tell you if you have hard water, there are visible signs in your home. Here’s how to tell if you have hard water in your home. High Utility Bills Energy bills that are skyrocketing are an indication that you have hard water. Hard water

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Potential Electrical Hazards in Your Home

Homes built in the 1960s and 1970s often had main electrical panels installed that were manufactured by Zinsco and then marketed under the brand “Sylvania.” These main and sub panels are extremely dangerous and are know fire hazards. They have a history of breakers failing and panel meltdowns. In fact, you may even find your home uninsurable if you have a Zinsco/Sylvania electrical panel in your home. This week, on You Got This!, we discuss

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