Tag Archives: environmentally friendly home repair
Window Energy Efficiency
Homeowners are always on the lookout for ways in which to increase their home’s efficient use of energy for the dual purposes of lowering heating and air conditioning bills and in an effort to go green. Some improved window designs … Continue reading
Improving Your Home’s Value and Energy Efficiency with Shutters
Exterior window shutter protect your home from extreme weather. They insulate your home, and wooden exterior shutters are an attractive addition that adds value to your home. Exterior shutters also provide protection from vandalism and crime. Finally, exterior wooden shutters … Continue reading
The Trend Towards Bamboo Flooring
Though bamboo is technically a grass, it makes excellent flooring material, being harder than most hardwoods! Bamboo floors have been measured at higher strengths than maple and oak and are more flexible, which is the perfect combination for a long … Continue reading
Consider UPVC Windows to Keep Your Home Safe and Stylish
UPVC windows are manufactured from poly vinyl chloride and contain galvanized steel which is the reason they are perfect for homeowners. Not only are they highly effective in keeping out the cold in winter, they also are particularly good at … Continue reading
Ten Simple Ways to Make Your Wichita Home Safe
Ten Simple Ways to Make Your Home Safe for Every Generation Who Lives In It Most of us start life depending on our parents to take care of us. But as they age, chances are the roles will reverse. And, … Continue reading
Winterize Your Home In 5 simple steps
The October 2011 issue of Money Magazine has some great tips on helping you save 18% off your winter heating bills: 1) Use Durable Weather Stripping Instead of using the adhesive backed rubber gasket around your door, go for the … Continue reading
19 Point Checklist for Fall Home Maintenance
Fall Home Maintenance for your Wichita Home Get your home ready this Fall so it will take care of you and your family this Winter. Here is our 19 point check list we use with for our clients that are enrolled … Continue reading
August Home Maintenance Tips
Check out these August Home Maintenance Tips from the professionals at Handyman Matters. It is never too late to start completing regular maintenance on your home, if you have questions about home maintenance contact your local Handyman Matters by calling … Continue reading
Your Dirty AC Condenser Coil Is Costing You Money
Hey Wichita! Does your air conditioning condenser coil look like this? A dirty AC coil means high cost. Your AC coil doesn’t even have to look this bad for it to cost you money. According to EPA research, as little as 0.042 inch … Continue reading
A Big And Small Energy Saver For Each Room Of Your House
Saving the environment can be an overwhelming task. With everything in the news about how to make your home more energy efficient, it’s easy to become bewildered when thinking about all the improvements you could make. But there’s no need … Continue reading