Posts by hicaliber
How Clean is Clean?
Have you ever thought about the floor that you touch every day? Perhaps someone in your family sit, lays, or crawls on your carpet. In my family we have a number of ‘floor sitters.’ Did you know that your carpet acts as a giant filter. As air circulates and passes through the fibers pollutants, such…
Read MoreLooking to Build a New Home or Office?
If you are currently looking to construct a new building, whether it’s a home, a commercial building, or a church, why not build it with energy efficiency in mind? Families and organization spend a lot of money on utilities throughout the years. By building with energy efficient solutions, these costs can be greatly reduced. Energy…
Read MoreEnergy Efficiency That Saves YOU Money
Energy prices continue to increase with no end in sight. Many people have had to cut back on many things, from travel to the temperature inside of their homes. There are a number of tricks that you can do to reduce your energy consumption in your home. Make sure to inspect your home every year…
Read MoreGive Your Home a New Feel
Do you wish that you could move into a brand-new home? Having a home that was built just for you is exciting. Everything is just the way you want it. There’s even that new smell to get you going. While many of us dream of such an event, it isn’t practical for most of us.…
Read MoreDoes Your House Have Polluted Air?
Many people are surprised to learn that the air inside of their home is usually 2 – 5 times more polluted than that outside their home. And it can be up to 100 times more polluted. That’s according to the EPA. How does the air we breathe become so polluted? A number of factors contribute…
Read MoreProtecting Your Home From Fire Hazards
A Nightmare Come True You are at the store when it happens. You get a call from one of your children. The voice on the other end is in hysteria – you can’t understand a word. “Slow down,” you say. “What are you trying to tell me?” There are a few deep gulps of breath,…
Read MoreGuarding Against Water Damage
During the next few months, snow and ice will melt, bringing the possibility of flooding and water damage. Now is the time to make sure that your home is ready to withstand such conditions. Remove snow from your roof. Inspect your roof and walls for cracks and holes – anywhere water can seep in. If…
Read MoreWhat To Do About Gum in the Carpet
Gum can be one of the more difficult things to remove from a carpet, unless you know a few simple tricks. The first thing you need to do is to freeze it. Place a bag of ice on the gun and let it sit until the gum is hard, then break off as much gum…
Read MoreWeekend Activities
Everyone needs a break once in a while – to get out of their house and breathe fresh, clean air. If you live in a polluted city, this can present more of a challenge. Getting away not only gives you chance to relax and renew yourself, it also gives your cardiopulmonary system a chance to…
Read MoreHow Clean is Your Carpet?
The younger ones in your life make their grand entrance, with dirt all over the bottom of their shoes. You’re relieved, because at least it’s not mud. But, you never know where their feet have been. Visible dirt is just one of many things that make carpets dirty. Shedding skin, pet hair, and particulate matter…
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