Category: Home Maintenance
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What is “good” indoor air quality? How do you measure it? There are air quality monitors that you can use to measure the particulates in the air (dust and other particles) along with various chemicals. You can buy these online for anywhere between $100 and $300 to give you a continuous reading of the air…
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If you live in unincorporated Hillsborough County, FL and do not have operable smoke detectors (or just don’t have any at all), the fire department will come and install some for free! They also have special alarms for deaf, hard of hearing, and those with special needs. Learn more about the Hillsborough County Project SAFE…
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Did you know that more than 50,000 fires are caused by electrical malfunctions in a home? Smoke alarms alert you AFTER a fire has already started. What if we could know before a fire starts that there is a high likelihood of a fire starting? That is where Ting comes in. It is a new…
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Q: How often should you flush your water heater? A: Once a year is recommended or twice a year or more if you have hard water. The minerals in water have a tendency to build up on the heating elements of your water heater (the heat solidifies the calcium carbonate) causing premature failure (due to…