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Improve Your Air with House Plants!
Posted by Applewood on April 11, 2016 in AC/CoolingnewsDrain CleaningnewsElectricalnewsHeatingnewsPlumbingDid you know certain plants are actually proven to improve the air quality in your home? There are tons of plants that provide not only beauty but the ability to keep your home’s air cleaner. The leaves can remove low levels of pollution and the roots can remove air pollutants in higher quantities. In this…
The holidays are filled with the magical glimmer of lights – inside and out – that put a shine on the season, our homes and our hearts. While decorative lights and other decorations add to the fun of the season, they can increase the risks of fire and electrical injuries if not used safely. Using LED…
Don’t Trust Contractors Who Don’t Pull A Permit
Posted by Applewood on December 15, 2015 in AC/CoolingnewsDrain CleaningnewsElectricalnewsHeatingnewsPlumbingMajor home construction jobs and renovations require a permit from a local building department. Most home owners realize this when it comes to projects visible from the street. What many home owners don’t know is that in some jurisdictions permits are also required for major interior repairs and replacements, such as for water heaters and…
Taking A Winter Vacation? Prepare Your Home! * Infographic*
Posted by Applewood on November 17, 2015 in ElectricalnewsHeatingnewsPlumbingnewsVideos & InfographicsThe holiday season is upon us and as traveling occurs more often you don’t want to neglect preparing your home for your absence. Below are a few tips and tricks to help keep your home safe, prepare it for severe weather and emergency situations while you’re away.
One home structure fire is reported every 85 seconds. (National Fire Protection Agency) When your circuits “breaks,” or trip, your home is talking to you. Do you know what it’s saying? Here are a few warning signs and safety tips to keep your home electrically safe and sound: If you would like a licensed electrician…
Protecting Yourself Against Falls Around the House
Posted by Applewood on June 24, 2015 in AC/CoolingnewsDrain CleaningnewsElectricalnewsHeatingnewsPlumbingIt’s time to repair broken steps, clean out the medicine cabinet, and install lighting in dim hallways. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults (National Council on Aging). Thankfully, falls are not an inevitable part of aging. In fact, many falls…
Electrical Safety: Outside Your Home *Infographic*
Posted by Applewood on June 10, 2015 in ElectricalWarmer weather brings an increase in outdoor work and electrical Hazards can be found not only inside but outside as well. Here are a few tips to help avoid issues. By paying a little attention now, you can avoid major headaches later on. If you’re even a little unsure, we encourage you to call Applewood…
The long-awaited summer months are here. Gone are the days of puffy coats, choked diesel engines and endless pleas to “turn up the heat.” Taking their place are days spent fishing on the lake, sipping iced tea on the front porch and breathing in Colorado’s fresh, mile-high air. Regardless what your plans are this summer,…
What Are The Most Common Home Inspection Problems?
Posted by Applewood on May 12, 2015 in AC/CoolingnewsDrain CleaningnewsElectricalnewsHeatingnewsPlumbingWe know how exciting and stressful buying a new home can be. Most home buyers hire professional home inspectors before completing the purchase. Here are some of the most common problems encountered by home inspectors: Faulty wiring- This includes things like open junction boxes, no wire nuts on wires, no 3-prong outlets and various other safety…
Circuit Breaker Your electrical panel is the heart of your home’s electrical system. Power comes in from the utility lines outside and is distributed throughout your home by passing through these circuit breakers. When a circuit breaker trips, it’s acting as a safety device to protect your electrical panel from electrical overload. Electrical overloads…
