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Monitoring Groundwater In And Near Agricultural Facilities With Monitoring Wells

29 April 2015

Environmentalists are constantly calling attention to large-scale agricultural concerns and their impact on ground water, and with good cause. Water is a finite resource, and to keep it safe from contamination by animal waste, runoff and chemicals, local, state and federal officials are constantly monitoring groundwater contamination levels. What is an Agricultural Monitoring Well? An agricultural monitoring well provides a controlled access point for environmental officials to obtain quality samples of groundwater along with other hydrogeologic information near agricultural waste storage or treatment facilities.

Using Multiple Forms Of Insulation To Weatherproof Your Home

14 April 2015

If you've been seeing fluctuating energy bills all winter long, chances are they will continue throughout the summer—especially if you have central air conditioning. One of the main culprits of high energy bills is often lack of insulation. Weatherproofing your home means making sure you seal up cracks where air can escape and also come in. Caulking your windows and sealing gaps around your door with foam tape can block unwanted airflow. In addition, here are some types of  insulation that can also help keep your home as airtight as possible.

Three Ideas To Integrate Unique And Creative Ideas For Water Features In Your Pool Area

1 April 2015

If you have a custom pool, water features can be a great way to add a creative touch to the pool area. Many things can be done such as simple waterfalls and fountains. If you want to have a more unique pool area, you may want to have more creative water features. This can be the addition of something like a slide, sitting areas beneath waterfalls, or natural look by adding plants.

Renovating Your Home While Eliminating The Risk Of Asbestos

20 March 2015

Remodeling is a great way to upgrade your home. Whether you're looking to expand the size of your bedroom or transform an outdated kitchen, many homeowners embark on the remodeling journey. While renovations are primarily considered a cosmetic issue, if you're not careful, a home renovation can also be dangerous to your health. This is particularity true when it comes to asbestos. Familiarizing yourself with this concern, its risks, and prevention tools is vital to your family's safety.

Five Good Reasons To Choose A Geothermal Heat Pump

9 March 2015

A heat pump might not be the first type of heating system you think of when considering an upgrade to your mechanical systems. However, this type of system both heats and cools your home by making use of the naturally heated and cooled air located just below the surface of the ground outside your house. Using the earth's natural heating and cooling properties is just one of the many good reasons to consider adding a geothermal heat pump to your home.

4 Repairs That Are Not Always Obvious With Asphalt Shingle Roofing

27 February 2015

One of the most common materials used for roofing on homes is asphalt shingles. These affordable and durable roofing solutions will last for many years with the appropriate care and maintenance. Some repairs that you may need to do include patching small holes, replacing damaged shingles and removing fungal growth in shaded areas. Here are four common repairs that you may need to have done to your asphalt roofing: 1. Patching Holes From Nails And Other Wear On Shingles

4 Popular Types Of Glass For Shower Doors

20 February 2015

Are you remodeling your bathroom? Do you want to install a glass shower door? A glass door can be a great way to improve your bathroom's appearance and cleanliness. Curtains can often allow water to escape onto the bathroom floor, creating excess moisture in the room that can be a breeding ground for mildew. Glass doors, on the other hand, create a tight seal that keep water in the shower, which prevents moisture problems and mildew growth in the rest of the bathroom.

Steps That Help You Keep The Driveway Looking Great

13 February 2015

Your driveway is an important commodity of your home. In order to keep this area looking great and structurally sound, you can take specific steps: Utilize a Sealcoat If there are cracks on your driveway, water could seep down into them. Then, they could get bigger and turn into potholes. This doesn't have to happen, though, thanks to a sealcoat. Sealcoating your driveway puts an invisible barrier on the surface. Water is then not able to get inside any of the cracks.