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Landlords looking to upgrade their heating/cooling systems in their rentals should consider heat pumps among their options. This somewhat new technology is better for the environment, and can be more efficient and cheaper than fossil fuel options. What Are Heat Pumps? Heat pumps use a series of coils to heat or cool air for in-home climate control. Think about how your refrigerator works. Room air passes over a series of hot coils (ever notice how warm the air behind the fridge is?), which have refrigerant in them. The refrigerant absorbs heat from the interior space, making the air inside the refrigerator much colder than room temperature. Heat pumps, in warming mode, perform the same... Read more
Even though we are in the middle of winter, spring will be here before we know it, and maintenance managers know that a proactive approach is key to staying prepared and...
Competition in the multifamily housing market is intensifying, with new developments offering upgraded amenities, leasing incentives, and smart-home features. These...
Here are 3 steps to help deal with tenants and frozen pipes and hopefully avoid the problem in your rentals and the maintenance calls that can result this winter. No. 1...
Are you thinking of remodeling your bathroom in Sacramento and want to understand the cost, timeline, or permits? Sacramento homeowners often face unique considerations,...
Having an in-house laundry facility is more than just an appealing amenity in multifamily communities—the ability to get this fundamental chore done without leaving their building offers residents accessibility, safety, and comfort. After lobbies, laundry rooms are also arguably the most frequently used shared spaces in a residential building. Advances in laundry technology—including apps, cashless payment systems, and high-efficiency machines—have made laundry rooms more attractive and user-friendly to residents who rely on them. We’ve come a long way from bleak basement laundry rooms with a couple of ancient coin-operated machines and a flickering fluorescent bulb overhead,... Read more
In apartment complexes, the boiler system is one of the most critical pieces of infrastructure. It provides heat (and often hot water) to dozens or even hundreds of...
Plumbing Is the #1 Source of Urgent Calls For apartment owners, most emergency calls fall into a few categories: Toilets not flushing Sinks and showers backing up Water...
For shared-interest communities, guarding the safety and security of residents is of paramount importance. Achieving those goals is more than a matter of key fobs and...
Noise complaints are easily the number-one grievance of people living in high-density, vertical communities with shared walls, floors, and common spaces. No matter how...
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