Maryland and D.C. Home Improvement and Home Inspection discussion and Repair Advice

"I am just gonna work on the refrigerator, Honey." Baltimore, MD: August is a light month for maintenance. It is hot, dry, and who wants to work outside! but there is one VERY important item. Besides the list of homeowner tips from EFynch- we HIGHLY recommend that you use this month to start thinking about winter and different tasks that, if performed now, can save you money and scheduling stress as Autumn is just around the corner. Hot Today but ice is coming. Think ahead to save $ 1. Take a walk around your home and think about winter.  - Is your driveway properly sealed? - Do you need to have your deck redone? - Gutters/ Roof in good shape (gutter guards)? Now is NOT yet the time for furnace work (wait until next month), but as we approach autumn, some of the specialized services might begin closing out their schedules for the season (eg. driveway sealers). It might be a good idea to get a jump on this work to beat the rush and avoid paying Peak Pricing. ...

Article distributed by EFynch.com . Maryland's Home Improvement community for advice, tips, tricks, and project organization. Columbia, MD: Fans are one of life's pleasures and they can change a room adding to the the value you get out of the living space. Any homeowner will tell you that a fan installation is a seriously great upgrade. They help so many of us sleep at night, keep cool in the summer, and can reduce your energy bills significantly when used properly. But, did you know you home ceiling fan works in 2 directions? Did you know you should change it depending on the season? Do you know if your fan is spinning in the right direction and when moving right, can reduce your cooling/ heating bills by 40%? Below is the proper direction to spin, and when to switch: Summer: Heat rises. So, in the summer, the air near your ceiling is warm and the lower you go (eg. your basement), the cooler it gets. This means that (in theory), the air below your waist is cold...