by prosperousim | Sep 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
During the colder months heating bills sky rocket. With the severe weather which seems to have become the norm it is becoming harder to keep our home heated with the rising cost of energy. These wonderful ideas will create free heat for any room in your home and are...
by prosperousim | Sep 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Hurricane season is at its peak and will remain a threat to U.S. coastal regions until November 30. With the likelihood of severe storms hitting these hurricane-prone areas over the next few months, swimming pool owners should be taking extra precautions to protect...
by prosperousim | Sep 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Did you know that inside your home, mold, mildew, dust, and other odors can cause itchy eyes, scratchy throats, and headaches? You can keep your home smelling fresh and your family breathing easy by following these tips! Clean Heating and Cooling System Ducts...
by prosperousim | Aug 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
Most utility companies will provide a free home energy audit to their customers. If the utility company in your area doesn’t have one, you can do your own audit! Install Dimmer Switches When you install dimmer switches, you’re only using as much light as...
by prosperousim | Aug 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Every summer you can find lots and lots of tips on how to save energy and keep cool at home: Wear cooler clothes, use your ceiling fans, keep the sun out, go to a movie, get your air conditioner serviced, caulk your windows. Before we get into the actual tips, though,...
by prosperousim | Aug 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
brittak/iStock If you’re thinking of buying or building a home in a rural area or some other place that’s not connected to a public sewer system, here’s an unsavory news flash: You will need your own septic system and to figure out what septic...
by prosperousim | Aug 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Buying a new home can feel like a high-stakes gamble—especially if you’re concerned about that rusty old water heater hulking in the corner. New units can cost $1,000 (or more), so understanding exactly how much life your unit has left is imperative. But how...
by prosperousim | Aug 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
If your clothes take forever and a day to dry, it might be high time you learned how to clean the dryer vents. Ask yourself, honestly, when was the last time you did it. Maybe never? No, we’re not talking about the screen inside the dryer. We’re talking...
by prosperousim | Aug 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Who wouldn’t want a self-cleaning toilet? Of all the household items that people despise cleaning, this one probably tops the list. Self-cleaning toilets first appeared a few years ago in luxury hotels in Asia and Europe such as the Park Hyatt Zurich. Now,...
by prosperousim | Aug 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
If there’s one skill that should be in everyone’s home improvement arsenal, it’s knowing how to fix a running toilet. Not only is it virtually guaranteed to crop up at some point in all of our lives, but this minor inconvenience can also have a...
