With blue skies and higher temperatures recently, you may be relishing in the arrival of spring. Summer may be a few weeks out, but the time to prep your AC system is now. It’s the perfect Mother’s Day gift – a cool house for summer. Just like firing up the sprinkler system, your air condition […]
Fall is upon us and we can get lost in the beauty of the changing of the trees, the colors and the festive celebrations to come in the next few months. This isn’t the time to overlook important maintenance for your home as winter becomes a reality all too quickly in Colorado. This is especially […]
Cats make excellent pets. They’re happy living indoors, they clean themselves, they use a litter box without training, and they hunt unwanted pests! Unfortunately, cats aren’t purrfect. They often have a bad habit of chewing on electrical cords. This isn’t just a nuisance, it’s damaging to your home and to your feline friends. Why do […]
We all know Colorado in winter can become unbearably dry. Most of us can just look at our itchy skin and cracked lips as evidence of that. Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric wants you to be comfortable and healthy in every season, so we have a simple yet effective solution for our state’s lack of […]
The New Year is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. People tend to think about things to self-improve but it’s important not to forget to include your home in this year’s list of resolutions. Make it a priority to keep your house happy in 2018! We have compiled […]
If you are trying to sell your home, you will probably find a buyer hiring a professional home inspector to go over it. In a buyer’s market, the inspection report often ends up as a punch list the home owner must get fixed before closing the sale. Here are some of the most common problems […]
The benefits of pet ownership are immeasurable: lower stress levels, less likelihood of heart attacks, increased fitness, reduced depression. The list goes on and on! But there is a dark side: allergies. Approximately 10% of people have some sort of pet allergy, two-thirds of which are cat allergies. These unfortunate souls have to deal with […]
Garbage disposals have become a common amenity found in many homes for easy kitchen clean-up and more sustainable living. However, while this hidden sink gadget has made life more convenient, it can lead to some inconvenient odors. A garbage disposal is meant for grinding up food scraps, when not fully broken-up this waste can leave […]
Take a look at 10 household hacks to save you time when cleaning.
