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10 HAWAII RENOVATION APRIL 23, 2023
• SmartStrand Carpet starting at $1.99/sq. ft.
• SolidTech products starting at $3.49/sq. ft.
• Introducing RevWood Plus starting at $3.99/sq. ft. • WetProtect lifetime surface and subfloor
waterproof warranty
• Wet & steam mopping maximum protection • Pet protection & warranty
• Dal-Tile wall tile specials starting at $1.99/sq. ft.
• Dal-Tile flooring starting at $2.99/sq. ft. (12x12, 12x24, 2x2 mosaic sizes available)
• We also carry South American exotic woods
We also carry vinyl planks brands:
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C-13096 (C-5, C-6, C-7, C-21, C-51)
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Are you seeing these issues around your home? We Can Help!
Rotting or sagging posts
Settling foundation
AFTER
rawl space
TAKING CARE OF HOME IS MORE
THAN SURFACE DEEP
Real estate industry sources report that home purchases are rising once again, despite record high prices and interest rates, and many of these new homeowners might be strapped for cash should an unforeseen issue occur. As a home- owner, you need to make time for routine maintenance to keep your home in good condition. Regular maintenance can help reduce the pos- sibility of costly and time-consuming repairs.
“We’re taught to have our ve- hicle’s motor oil changed every few thousand miles to keep it in good running condition and a home is no different in that it needs regular attention too,” says Bonnie Lee, Mercury Insurance vice president of property claims. “Putting off tasks until something breaks or needs repair can lead to much larger and more expensive headaches.”
Four areas homeowners should check regularly to keep it safe in- clude:
Heating, ventilating and air condi- tioning is the system that keeps the temperature inside a home comfort-
able. In order to not only keep run- ning costs low but also extend the life of it, owners need to give it love and attention. A small leak or failure to replace an air filter could cause your annual energy bill to skyrocket.
A dirty air filter is the most com- mon cause of problems for an HVAC system. When the air filter is dirty, the blower has to work harder to force air through the debris, increas- ing the system’s energy consump- tion or overworking its capabilities.
Regularly checking, cleaning and re- placing your filters can help prevent this problem.
“The last thing a homeowner wants to deal with is an unexpected cost, es- pecially one that can be as expensive as having to replace a furnace or air conditioner,” says Lee. “If you’re concerned about having to come up with the funds to replace a system that fails before reaching the end of its life expectancy, there are insur- ance coverages like Mercury’s home systems protection that cost only a few dollars each month to replace these thousands of dollars worth of expenditures.”
Home systems protection ex- cludes failures that are a result of normal wear and tear, but it covers unexpected mechanical and electri- cal breakdowns.
LOOK UP AT WHAT PROTECTS YOU
The first step of roof inspection be- gins inside the home. Look for damp spots or water stains on the ceiling or for cracked plaster along the wall as these can be signs of water damage. During dry, warm months, conduct
Sinking concrete
TLC FOR THE AIRWAYS
BEFORE
• Lifting and stabilizing settling foundations
• Controlling your home’s humidity, mold, musty odors and moisture
• Lifting and leveling sinking concrete slabs
• Stabilizing sagging floors
• Residential and Commercial work
Moisture in c
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