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Common house problems and how to solve them (Infographic)

Common house problems and solutions

For first-time homebuyers, there can be nothing as scary as the prospect of home repairs. Whether it鈥檚 a leaky faucet, a drafty door or a crack in the basement wall, any sign that a house needs repairs can cause new homeowners鈥 hearts to sink. Although there are many home repairs that are easily within the DIY capabilities of even the most inexperienced homeowner, there are many others that should be handled by a professional.

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5 Tips for buying an AC unit online

The lifespan of an air conditioner is 15 to 20 years, depending on how often it鈥檚 used. But chances are you鈥檙e going to need to replace your AC unit at one point or another, and when you do you鈥檒l probably have some questions. For example, is buying an air conditioner online safe? Or is it safe to buy a second-hand or refurbished AC unit? We asked a 25-year veteran of the HVAC industry all of the important AC questions so you don鈥檛 have to.

We spoke to Erik Bryan, a licensed HVAC contractor and owner of , and asked what you need to know about buying an air conditioner online.

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Spring cleaning: Optimize your cleaning time

Optimize spring cleaning

According to , spring cleaning typically takes at least four hours per 1,000 square feet.

鈥淵ou can clean virtually any house in about four hours a week. I learned this when I had a residential house cleaning business,鈥 says . 鈥淭he keys to being able to clean your house are organization and consistency.鈥

Although you don鈥檛 have to spring clean your home every weekend, getting organized and optimizing the task to make the process more efficient should help keep it as short and sweet as possible.

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