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This Saturday marked the beginning of Daylight Savings, so we are hoping you remembered to set your clocks ahead. If you forgot, chances are things were a bit hectic Sunday morning. While forgetting to set your clocks ahead and being an hour late is not the end of the world, forgetting to change the...
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Michael & Son Services is always looking for different ways to reach the community, whether it’s through our Cares program, work with charities or just lending a helping hand during a time of need. One of the best things we can do for the community is provide them with useful information about their homes;...
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The Michael & Son Cares Program is moving full steam ahead with its biggest project yet. The Diviney Project is centered on Ryan Diviney, a young man who was left in a coma following a brutal and unprovoked attack. After a seemingly harmless verbal exchange with two young men, Ryan was attacked and beaten...
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Haven’t done anything about your drafty doors and windows? You mind as well grab handfuls of cash and just toss it out the window. During these economic times, even if you’re home is fully prepared for the winter, not everyone can afford to keep the heater running all day. These simple and cheap tips...
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I don’t know about you guys, but it already feels like winter is in full affect in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area! We’re at that point in the season where the weather really fluctuates from freezing then jumps near the 50s, which can cause major problems for your plumbing system. It’s time to take...
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In our second Holiday tricks and tips for your home, we’re going to discuss…clogs. We’re not suggesting that mass consumption of holiday meals is in anyway related to your toilet backing up but we’re here to give you some pointers so that you’re not pulling your hair out in front of your in-laws and...
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After the invention of the microwave, garbage disposals are one of the most important household items. With all the cooking going on during the holidays, we get so many garbage disposal related calls the day after thanksgiving up until after New Years! We’ll find turkey necks, bones, vegetable peel and fruit cores causing disposals...
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In The D.C. metropolitan area our winters can develop relatively quickly and if we learned anything from last year, it’s don’t wait till the last minute to get something done! We’re not trying to use scare tactics, but as service professionals, we know that anything can go wrong at any moment with your home...
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The federal energy tax credit ends of December 31, 2010. Launched two years ago to promote the purchase of qualified Energy Star heating and air conditioning units, insulation, roofing, water heaters, windows and doors, the program offers a 30% tax credit up to $1,500 on qualified products. Energy Star appliances can save up to...
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Federal tax credits for residential energy efficiency are set to expire at the end of the year. Learn what heating and cooling systems qualify at a complementary how-to class at Michael & Son. This will be especially useful for the homeowner who is actively considering a system replacement by year-end and wants to benefit...
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