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Out with the old and in with the new — Portland seems to be taking the adage to heart, especially with regards to its buildings. New regulations have put older buildings at risk as they strive to keep up with standards set for new buildings with more stringent building commissioning requirements in Portland. Could we […]

Brisbane can be a beautiful place to settle down and live, with its relaxed, quiet lifestyle and spacious homes. The weather is fantastic, but the summer months can be longer and hotter than elsewhere. If you’re living in Brisbane, you probably spend lots of time in air-conditioned buildings and cooling off when you get home.

Roofs, in general, take a lot of beating, but commercial ones are more susceptible to the rigors of Nature. Flat roofing systems lack a steep pitch to drain water, snow, and debris efficiently. For this reason, commercial roofs rely more on preventative maintenance than their residential counterparts for longevity. And yet, many property managers are

Of course, everyone would want to know the source of the leak before deciding to replace the low-pressure hose on an air conditioner. Most AC leaks come from the condenser, the dryer, the evaporator, and AC compressor seals. AC units come with multiple low-pressure hoses that connect the compressor to the evaporator and expansion valve.

There is much to love about fall — the cooler temperatures, the darker mornings, the crisp, falling leaves, and the vivid, blazing colors of the trees from which they fall. But as the days get shorter and holder, our homes also get affected. So, we need to get some fall chores done, especially the following.

Most people are still not as keen on insulating their homes. Unfortunately, without insulation, you are losing over 35% of the heat in your interiors. This not only affects your home’s energy efficiency but will also affect your indoor comfort. For others, insulating the attic is all they need to keep their interiors comfortable. Attic

Your hometown will always have a special place in your heart. After all, it is where most of your family members and friends live until now. It is where you made some of your best memories. It is also probably where you envisioned your future to be at some point. However, not everyone will be

When you look at all the heavy equipment, you often think that they can take a beating and keep on running. However, the truth is that these machines also need some care of their own. If you recently purchased one or more of them, you will want to implement a maintenance program that will keep

When we think of millennials, we tend to imagine them amid the bustle and noise of hipster neighborhoods in the big city. However, recent trends show that in the age 25-35 demographic, a majority of millennials are now located in smaller communities, and particularly in Orlando. If you’re looking to ride this trend, read on

Renovation and construction work will happen inside your home multiple times. Whether it is some remodeling or just some painting, you will need to protect your floors. Leaving them alone will mean the need for future repairs. Here are some of the things that you can do so that you won’t end up needing to