Saad Shafiq, Author at UltraHome

Working and Benefits of Geothermal Heating Are you looking for energy efficient, more eco-friendly temperature regulators for your home? Geothermal heating solutions offer convenient and productive temperature control for homeowners. Generally, these are available in the market as geothermal pumps and cooling & heating systems. They keep your house warm and comfortable. What is Geothermal Energy? Geothermal energy is heat captured or extracted from deep inside the earth’s crust. We use it to track the temperature in homes, offices, and industries. This renewable and pure form of energy is available in different extraction sources including mines, underground channels, etc. As part of sustainable development, energy conservation, and a greener environment, most nations across the globe are making use of this purified energy source to reduce their dependence on other sources of energy like fossil fuels. Geothermal Heating Pumps Geothermal pumps offer high efficiency. Because manufacturers design them only to transport…

Ideas & Guides

For the Best Home Value; Invest in Landscaping

By Saad Shafiq January 3, 2019

Ideas For The Best Home Value The numbers are in: Landscaping is the most profitable way to update your home. Various research on property in South Carolina has determined that improving a landscape from average quality to great quality can increase home value from 10 to 12 percent. This means that while remodeling the kitchen, converting attics, basements or garages and replacing doors and windows can recoup some of your costs in the form of home value, every penny spent on landscaping will come back your way when you sell your property. However, not every homeowner is a natural landscape artist. If you need tips on how to improve the exterior of your home in 2019 — and beyond — read on. Levels of Sophistication Your first goal should be to honestly and accurately assess the level of sophistication in your current landscape and then work to elevate it. In…

Home Improvement

Home Decoration: 5 Best Ideas To Renovate Your Home

By Saad Shafiq November 20, 2018

Best Ways For Home Decoration Home decoration, ever wanted to test it but hesitated due to time limitations or spending budget issues? The next suggestions won’t provide immediate results, but most importantly match any kind of spending budget. 1. Transforming the design of The Walls Using a brand new colour or transforming the texture, can provide the area a totally fresh visual appeal and that could be the only designing modification that’s needed. The simplest choice is to paint, and with the colour options available, the solutions are limitless. An additional thing to consider could be the wallpapers; the only issue you might have is selecting a style. If however, only a something extra is required an easy stencil design could do just fine. These ideas may be used either separately or in pairs with one another. 2. Check out Your Windows to get a Totally New View Modifying your…

Bathroom

Power Shower: 3 Handy Installation Tips

By Saad Shafiq October 27, 2018

There is little doubt that the bathroom is one of the most important parts of the home. It should be a space where you can go to relax and refresh yourself, so it can have a huge impact on how you feel. It means that when it comes to home improvement, this is always an area that is worth some extra thought and consideration. One of the best improvements that a homeowner can make is to install a power shower. Those who have them installed will testify that the high-pressure spray is the only way to feel completely refreshed, it is much faster to shower, and it can be incredibly invigorating. How do you install one? Below are the steps to follow so you can install a power shower in your home. What Is A Power Shower? First, it is important to define exactly what this type of shower is…

Home Improvement

Causes of Residential Water Damage

By Saad Shafiq July 27, 2018

Owning a house is in most cases a great thing. Having a property of your own and being able to do whatever you want there. However, home ownership is also a responsibility. You need to take care of your house, no matter if you consider it a loved place or a wise investment in the future. Water damage is just one of the situations you need to keep your eye out for because it can cause quite a lot of damage. What’s particularly problematic about water damage is that sometimes you don’t even notice it before it has already done a lot of damage and caused you financial and material damage. KIC Restoration Inc. experts offer a brief overview of the most common causes of water damage in homes that you need to be on a lookout for. Leaky Pipes There are a lot of pipes going through our homes,…

Hotels

These Are the Most Common HVAC Issues That Might Make Your Summer Harder

By Saad Shafiq July 10, 2018

The hotter the summer gets, the busier your local HVAC repair company like Action AC is likely to be. The reason for that is mainly that homeowners usually wait until it’s too late. After all, you’ll feel more motivated to fix your air conditioner if it’s over 100 degrees outside even if you’ve been putting that off for a while. The second reason is that the hot and humid summer weather increases the likelihood of something going wrong inside your air conditioner. This is why companies encourage homeowners to schedule routine maintenance before the onset of hot temperatures. In some cases, replacing your air conditioner is a better alternative than repairing it. That’s something you should definitely handle before the summer. In this article, we’ll list some of the most common issues likely to affect your air conditioner during these hot summer days. Low Refrigerant Contrary to what most people believe,…

Home Improvement

5 Common Ways Termites Enter Your Home and How to Get Rid of Them

By Saad Shafiq April 26, 2018

Termites are known as colony pests, which are of five different kinds. Their main source of food is cellulose, so each house faces the risk of termite attack. The main types of termite we usually find in our homes are Formosa, cone head, dry wood, subterranean and damp wood. Termite attack not only ruins your home, it can ruin your pocket too. The excessive damage caused by them sometimes require costly repairs. We have a wrong perception that cold weather can hamper the termite’s activities, but, termite activities do not depend on weather. Certain things attract them towards our house. In Houston Texas, especially in the eastern region homeowners regularly face this problem. During spring when the termites mate they move to new areas where they can create new colonies. So, pest control in Houston is quite a profitable business, if you are having trouble in finding good pest control…

Home Exterior

Easy to Use Pest Control Tips at Home with the Terminix Professionals

By Saad Shafiq January 25, 2018

Professional Pest Control: If you are dealing with a pest control problem, the best thing to do is call a trained exterminator. Terminix has been in the business of pest control for over 90 years and employs professionals for all kinds of pests. Here are some of the top pest control tips for working with Terminix: Getting In Touch: Terminix has a great, easy-to-navigate website that can help you get in touch with a professional in your area. The website also offers plenty of other useful information to help you prepare your home for the exterminators. The Initial Visit: In some cases, a Terminix professional may schedule an initial visit to assess the situation before formulating a plan of action. Terminix has pros who can deal with a variety of pests, but the process itself will vary depending on the nature of the pest and the size of your home.…

Home Exterior

Try Before You Buy: Reasons to Get to The Humble Open House

By Saad Shafiq January 18, 2018

Are you building a house but overwhelmed by the choice on offer? Design blogs and Pinterest are valuable sources of information but after you’ve gotten a few ideas, step out and visit some display villages and open houses. It’s great to see ideas like décor and finishes in action so visit a mix of established homes and display homes that are for sale. By getting a feel for a variety of spaces, you can begin to compare different design concepts (or lack thereof), different fixtures and use of colors. Image by Pixabay A primary aspect to look out for blocks orientation, so aim to visit homes that have a house facing a similar direction to what you intend to build – this can play a large role in the use of natural light. Take note of light wells, skylights and other things that have been built in to suit the…