Reading Time: 2 minutesThere is a common misconception among homeowners that a building permit acts in the same way as an electrical permit and allows for the same work or maintenance; this is not only false, but conducting electrical work under a building permit is also illegal. An…
Reading Time: 3 minutesPRESS RELEASE JUN 1, 2016 04:00 EDT Art Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electric, South Florida’s premier HVAC and plumbing service provider, today announced that it has launched a new service division within the company – Art Electrical Services. Coral Springs, FL, June 1, 2016 (Newswire.com)…
Reading Time: 3 minutesA good knowledge of the most common toilet plumbing problems will help you to save not only money, but water too! An untreated leak will result in an increasingly high water bill, plus, minor water leaks account for more than 1 trillion gallons of water…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile most modern homes these days have breaker panels to bypass the need for fuses, you might still experience problems with your breaker panel tripping because of similar issues. However, homes that still have fuse boxes will be familiar with the headache of a blown…
Reading Time: 3 minutesHappy Friday one and all and welcome back to another edition of this sick house. Today’s thoughts and ponderings will focus on the waste removal system in your home, primarily, homes built pre-1972. If we start looking at the history of man moving water in…
Reading Time: 2 minutesFlorida has the perfect climate for the cultivation of mold spores – hot, humid and oftentimes damp. Mold is everywhere, and can grow in almost any temperature, but there are certain features on your air conditioner that can prevent mold spores from taking hold and…
Reading Time: 2 minutesWelcome to another end of the week and let me, in my usual tradition, wish you a Happy Friday! In doing a little research, the concept of April Fools’ Day dates back as far back as 1392 in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales where a vain rooster…
Reading Time: 2 minutesWelcome back to another end of the week and Happy Friday everyone. Let’s start today with an interesting question; why is one of the most important places in the typical single family home often the one that is ignored the most? I of course am…
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs you wave goodbye to winter and welcome spring you may have already constructed an outstanding list of spring cleaning goals and home repairs that you want to complete before summer. With rising temperatures, the first thing on your list will probably be AC repair…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWelcome back to another Friday edition of what’s in your attic. We are just in the process of wrapping up a job in Boca Raton, Florida that is the inspiration for today’s piece, so we are going to spend a little time on ductwork and…
Reading Time: 2 minutesWelcome back my friends to another end of the workweek. We are calling today “Fun With Numbers Friday”! As discussed in the past, your air conditioning system is one of the most expensive investments you will ever make in your home. So, with a little…
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen asked to consider the “air condition” in your home, do you think about regulating the temperature? Or perhaps ensuring a pleasant-smelling house is the first thing that comes to mind? While these are important aspects of air conditioning, many people are unaware of the…
