Is Your Swimming Pool Leaking?

If you are constantly having to add water to your pool, the pool may simply be losing water to evaporation or it may be leaking. How do you know, and why does it matter? A leaking pool can lead to some serious problems, so it is important to know if it is leaking.

Failed Double Pane Windows

Have you ever noticed moisture in between the panes of glass in the double-paned windows in your home? Or do you have a white cloudy buildup in a window that makes it difficult to see through? If you have seen either of these phenomena in you home, then your double pane window has failed.

Will New Double Paned Windows Save Me Money?

Many sales people and websites show you how much money you can save by replacing your windows. They tell a good story, but in many cases, the actual savings are less than projected, and it often takes decades before you can break even.

Vent Hoods Can Save You Money

Range hoods are not just designed to be used when you burn some food and want to get the odor and smoke out of your kitchen. Range hoods serve multiple purposes- all of which are related to the indoor air quality of your home.

Preventing Swallows from Nesting on Your Porch

Earlier this week, I noticed the swallows swooping down in the back yard, and finally onto our back porch. I quickly did some research and found a solution that seems to be working (my back porch has been nest free for two days so far.) The solution is simple.

Protect Your Home From Termites

Termites do millions of dollars worth of damage each year to Texas homes. They cause more property damage than is caused by fire and windstorms combined. It is possible that they are eating on your home right now. There are some things that the homeowner can do to protect their homes from termites.