Clean Your Dryer Vent, Regularly!

Every time your dryer works, it produces a little bit of lint that passes through the dryer’s vent system. Little by little, the lint keeps compiling in the vent, which eventually clogs the vent and prevents it from functioning properly.
# What are the consequences of vent clogging?
# When should you clean your dryer vent?
# How to clean your dryer vent?

Rainwater is More of a Threat Than You Think!

It’s important to be aware of water flow around your property. Especially in rain seasons; spring and fall, we have a massive amount of rainwater. Houses are designed to keep water away. But, consider checking on your drainage system every once in a while. You can only keep the drainage system running and well maintained …

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Six Tips to Make Your House Water Efficient

Monitor your water bill; checking your water consumption every time you receive a bill. In this way, you will be able to detect leaks faster. Big jumps in unexplainable water use are often due to breaks or leaks. Check your water meter when you will not be home and no water will be used (eg. …

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The Ideal Lighting Solution

There are different generations of light bulbs in the market. It is important to know the benefits and drawbacks of each generation to make the best choices. Here’s a brief description of each light generations: 1. Incandescent bulb They are not energy efficient – less than 10% of electrical power supplied to the bulb is …

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Make Sure Your Receptacles are Tamper-Resistant!

It was common for new parents to place plastic covers over the electrical outlets to prevent children from inserting objects like hairpins, keys, and nails that could cause them to receive an electric shock. Nowadays we don’t need to rely on these plastic covers anymore. The tamper-resistant receptacle is the permanent solution to prevent these …

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