Posts by Christopher Olson, EA
Should You Clean for Your Cleaner?
Understanding the Etiquette of Hiring Maid Services When hiring a maid service, several questions can pop into your mind, one of these being: “Should I clean for my cleaner?” To some, the very notion may appear paradoxical. After all, isn’t the point of hiring a maid service to handle the mess? Yet, the etiquette of…
Read MoreThe Thawing Point: Dealing with Frozen AC Coil
Understanding Your Frozen AC Coil Air conditioning units are a blessing, especially during the blistering summer heat. However, it can be quite troubling to find a frozen AC coil and your HVAC unit not working in such conditions. And unfortunately it can happen due to several contributing factors to this situation. Understanding why this happens…
Read MoreHow Short Should I Cut My Grass?
Let’s Start by Asking ‘What Kind of Grass?’ The type of grass makes a difference in what height you start cutting and what height you cut it to. In our area, most homeowners have Bermuda, Saint Augustine, or Centipede, all of which require the same cutting heights for a healthy yard. As you can see…
Read MoreIs My Thermostat Bad?
How to Know if Your Thermostat is Bad If your thermostat is bad or going bad you’re going to want to get it fixed right away. With a malfunctioning thermostat you’ll be unable to run any part of your HVAC system, which in these summer temperatures is pretty rough. Fortunately, there’s a few easy things…
Read MoreBest Home Generators
Choosing The Best Home Generator For Your Needs Electricity has become the backbone of our daily lives and in today’s world. More and more we rely on technology and the services and luxurious it provides. From lighting and heating our homes to powering our phones and computers, modern society is increasingly dependent on electricity. …
Read MoreIs My Breaker Bad?
Is My Breaker Bad? Identify The Signs of a Bad Breaker Breakers play a crucial role in electrical appliances and systems as they protect the circuits from being overloaded and causing serious damage. The control panel is the heart of the electrical system, and it houses the breakers that keep the circuit functioning normally. However,…
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Lawn Mower for a Do-It-Yourself Home Owner?
What Makes One Mower ‘The Best’? When searching for the best lawn mower out there, there are a few easy places to start. The aisles at Home Depot or Lowes, or even searching their mowers for sale online, will give you endless options across a wide range of pricing. But which is the best? With…
Read MoreSimple Landscaping: How to Landscape Simply
Simple Landscaping Ideas for Every Yard When you’re thinking about sprucing up your yard, the last thing you want is to spend a ton of money. Plants, soil, rocks, and the people to install it all can add up quickly to a huge bill. Add to it paying someone to coordinate and plan it all…
Read MoreElectrical Panel Upgrade: Your Ultimate Guide
Is It Time to Replace Your Electrical Panel? One of the most common reasons for wanting/needing an electrical panel upgrade is to make room for additional electrical needs. Adding an extra or larger air conditioner, an addition on to your home, or charging station for a car or camper can require upgrading your electrical panel.…
Read MoreRepair or Replace: A Guide to AC Compressor Issues
Repair or Replace: It’s a Trick Question As it happens, asking whether you should repair or replace an air conditioner’s compressor is a trick question. Though many parts of an air conditioner are repairable, the compressor is not. A compressor repair is always a compressor replacement, so what you’re actually deciding between is whether to…
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