Profixes Home Repair

How To Stop Condensation In Your Home

Administrator — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:43:32 +0000

If you have condensation in your home, you have a serious problem. Condensation that accumulates on your home’s windows can cause damage to your window sills, drywall, flooring; and worst of all it will damage your wall studs. I won’t go into all of the reasons here as to how humudity, temperature and more lead to [...]

When Do I Need A Building Permit In Christiansburg Virginia

Administrator — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:54:12 +0000

Building permit requirements will vary from town to town, so it is very important for anyone planning home repair or improvements to become familiar with the requirements before any type of construction begins. In the Town of Christiansburg, a building permit is required when: • A dormer window will be added to your house. * • Attic pull-down stairs are [...]

Where to buy Central Vac bags in Christiansburg or Blacksburg

Administrator — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:06:40 +0000

Central Vacuum systems only have one drawback: The vac replacement bags are hard to find. You can find bags for regular, upright vacuum cleaners just about anywhere, but you will have to search everywhere to come across one in Christiansburg, Radford, Blacksburg or anywhere else in the New River Valley. If you are [...]

How to keep water out of your basement

Administrator — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:47:20 +0000

An inch or two of water on your basement floor can be nightmare, especially if your basement is finished and is being used as a living area. Water will destroy your carpets, drywall and baseboards and serve as a catalyst for mold infestation. These types of water damage can be costly and difficult to address, [...]

How To Lower Your Electric Bill

Administrator — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:45:00 +0000

There are many steps you can take to prepare your home for the winter season, but one of the most beneficial and cost-effective ways is to plug all of the air leaks in the home’s interior and exterior. Most people don’t realize how much energy they are wasting each year due to these small air [...]

The Benefits of the central vacuum system ~ Central vac

Administrator — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:17:04 +0000

There are many benefits for installing a central vac system in your home. Central vac systems will add instant value to your real estate, but one of the biggest benefits of a central vac system is instant relief from allergies. Central vac systems pick up allergy causing dust, dust mites and pet dander and remove [...]

How To Central Vacuum Troubleshooting ~ Central Vac Repair

Administrator — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:31:34 +0000

One of the most common problems that people experience with their central vac system is reduced suction. Common solutions for central vac suction loss: a. Check canister or filter bag. If full, empty canister or replace filter bag. b. Check that filter bag is not damaged, If damaged, simply replace or repair. c. Check to be sure [...]

How to save energy by installing tubular skylights

Administrator — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:54:55 +0000

Most people would agree that natural light is more pleasant and more comfortable than artificial light, but does everyone really understand the benefits of natural lighting? Natural light produced by the sun can benefit the body in many ways, and it has been proven that natural (full-spectrum) lighting is healthier than artificial lighting. For example, natural lighting [...]

The Benefits of Replacement Windows

Administrator — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:29:30 +0000

Installing replacement windows is the, single, most important investment that you can make for your home. In fact, a replacement window will actually pay for itself over and over again, and the savings will start accumulating the moment that they are installed. Replacement windows will, effortlessly, keep your house cooler in the summer months and [...]