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Articles on Berkeys Blog by the Berkeys plumbing and HVAC specialists are meant to provide educational, entertaining, newsworthy and helpful information regarding residential air conditioning and plumbing for homeowners in Dallas, Ft. Worth. Always consult a professional, licensed plumbing or HVAC contractor like Berkeys before doing any work on your home.

Landscape Lighting Design Tips

Landscape Lighting Tips For Dallas Homeowners When it comes to lighting your landscape, a little goes a long way. That’s because your eyes need less light outdoors than they do indoors in order to see light, shadow, and pattern. To plan your outdoor lighting, walk around your yard at night, envision how and when you […]

Electrical Inspection Before Buying A House

Electrical Home Inspection For Dallas Homeowners Before you buy a home, You should have an electrical service that is large enough to supply the home and have room for future expansion. The wiring should be grounded and in good working order. The switches and outlets should be inspected to ensure they are in good working order […]

Air Conditioner Spring Cleaning

Air Conditioner Spring Clean For Dallas Homeowners While you’re clearing out the dust and clutter that has accumulated in your home over the winter, don’t forget about cleaning your air conditioner. Making cleaning your air conditioner a part of your spring cleaning routine is important, and doing so has more benefits than you probably realize.

The Real Cost Of Your Bathroom Remodeling Project

Bathroom Remodeling in Dallas Doesn’t Have To Cost A Fortune One of the fastest ways to increase the value of a home in Dallas is to update the kitchen and bathrooms. There are so many different options and the cost depends on the choices you make and the total budget. Remodeling isn’t cheap and it […]

What’s the Difference? Commercial Vs. Residential Plumbing

Dallas Plumbing: Is There Really A Big Difference Between Commercial and Residential? We have all had plumbing problems at some point. And It’s reasonable to assume one plumber can fix a clogged drain pipe much like another, whether it’s your home or your office. Doesn’t water run through roughly the same sort of pipes in […]

10 Things You Didn’t Know About LED Lighting

Durable LED Lighting And What You Don’t Know LED lighting has become increasingly popular in the Dallas area. LED lighting is more appealing because they cost less to operate that traditional fixtures and the LED bulbs last about a 25 times longer than other bulbs. Replacing your light fixtures is also a great way to […]

New Ideas For Summer Fun

Keeping kids entertained in the summer isn’t always easy. Most parents have limited time and already have all those swimming and karate lessons planned. Most parents want something new to divert their kids’ attention from hanging out with the X-Box between scheduled activities. Keeping the adults entertained is important, too. The Dallas Morning News recently […]

Hailstorm Damage In Texas Really Adds Up

Storm Damage Repairs Cost Us Texas has really gotten pounded this year by intense storms, hail and ice damage and, yes, tornados. And we’re only halfway through the year. Homeowners have already spent quite a lot of money on repairs. Just last week the Dallas Morning News reported that some of the costs were enormous […]

How To Keep Your Air Ducts Cleaned

Air Duct Cleaning For Dallas Homeowners While dirty ducts don’t necessarily mean unhealthy air in your home, school or workplace, they may be contributing to larger health issues or harboring contaminants that could cause serious problems for people with respiratory health conditions, autoimmune disorders or some environmental allergies.

Landscape Lighting Bulbs Replacement

Landscape Lighting Bulbs Replacement For Dallas Homeowners If your landscape lights seem to burn out faster than ever before, it may not be the fault of cheaper materials or shoddy workmanship; the fault may be in the method you use to change the bulb. Landscape lighting bulbs have to fight the elements. There are so […]