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How to Choose Recessed Lighting for Your Home
We often think of lighting as purely functional in the home, but the truth is that the right lighting design can go a long way toward creating an inviting atmosphere, highlighting features, and more. Recessed lights are...
Why Your Home Has Dry Air in the Winter
Have you noticed that the cold winter months make your home feel especially dry compared to other times of the year? There are several reasons the air inside your house feels drier during the winter season, but there are...
What Causes Lights to Flicker and Dim?
The lighting fixtures throughout your Atlanta area home should produce a steady stream of light when in use. Anytime you notice flickering and dimming lighting, this is a sign of electrical troubles that waste energy and...
How to Test Your Home Thermostat’s Accuracy
Thermostat accuracy and efficiency is important to the performance of your home’s heating and cooling systems. Many homeowners blindly trust that their thermostats are giving correct readings, but inaccurate thermostats...
How to Detect Water Leaks Behind a Wall
A pool of water where it doesn’t belong is a sure sign of a leak in your Atlanta home! Unfortunately, many leaks don’t produce such obvious symptoms, as many occur in spots you just can’t easily see such as behind a...
What Are Commercial Building Automation Systems?
As a small business owner, commercial property manager, or facility operations manager, you have a lot on your plate. Commercial buildings are equipped with several systems of specialized equipment used in daily...
Common HVAC Red Flags to Be Aware Of
HVAC problems aren’t always obvious, nor are they easy to detect. Many heating and cooling issues can exist and persist right under your nose, growing into more serious problems as time passes. To help you detect HVAC...
Signs Your Commercial HVAC System Needs Repairing
Business owners in Atlanta commonly wear many hats, from CEO to laborer and everything in between at times! While you focus on running a successful business, you may not be focused on the needs of your building,...
How to Prevent a Flooded Basement
Basement flooding is often disastrous, causing thousands of dollars of damage to the home and personal belongings. Whether you’ve worked hard to finish out that basement so your family can enjoy that extra space or...
How HVAC Systems Lower Your Home’s Humidity and Mold Risk
Mold and moisture are two issues every Atlanta area homeowner would like to avoid, as they can cause discomfort and health issues among your family members as well as significant damage to your home. Luckily, your home's...
What Are the Differences Between GFCI and Regular Outlets?
If you take a look around your home, you’ll notice different types of electrical outlets. Large appliances like clothes dryers have hefty-looking, 4-prong outlets, there are plain outlets throughout your living areas,...