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TechShield Keeps Our Concept Home Cool; Lowers Energy Costs
During our hot South Texas summers, we need our homes to be energy efficient. At nearly 7,000 square feet, running the air conditioner in our San Antonio Living Concept Home could be outrageously expensive, especially in the summertime! Video Watch
Concept Home: Incorporating Natural Features into the Design
It’s time for another visit to Cordillera Ranch in Boerne, site of the 2006 San Antonio Living Concept Home. This year we’ve teamed up with Custom builder Ray Stadler to build a luxurious 2.5 million dollar home with amazing views of the ranch’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and the Texas Hill Country. Video Watch
San Antonio Living Concept Home: Cordillera Ranch
Cordillera Ranch is an 8,600-acre master planned residential community located north of San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country.
Gas lines
Natural gas lines often run next to the plumbing pipes in your home. The gas comes into your home through an underground service pipe made of plastic or coated black iron and is piped directly to your gas appliances.
HVAC Maintenance
Your heating, venting and air conditioning systems will give you long years of good service if you take care of them. Having them serviced at regular intervals will greatly prolong their life.
HVAC Systems
Heating, venting and air conditioning, or H-V-A-C, are the systems that heat and cool your home. Whether you have a furnace or boiler, central air conditioner, or a heat pump, you have an H-V-A-C system.
Jacuzzis & whirlpools
Jacuzzis and whirlpools are some of the most popular and luxurious household features favored by consumers. Industry statistics show a full 35 percent of new bathrooms include tubs with multiple jets.
New furnaces
When buying a new furnace you will need to evaluate, not only the equipment and installation costs, but also the efficiency and energy costs. You need to find out whether or not it's worthwhile for you to purchase a higher-efficiency heating system which costs more but will use less energy over time.
Repairing boilers
Having trouble with your boiler? Before you call a professional, there are a few things you can check on your own. First, check the unit to see if it is turned on and set properly.
Sump pumps
If your basement is damp, showing signs of leaks, or you've seen standing water, you may consider having a sump pump installed. Sump pumps are designed to pump water out of low lying areas.
Water softeners & filters
Hard water, which gets its name from the chalky residue it leaves behind, causes a number of problems in many households. The calcium and magnesium in the water is what's left behind on your dishes, shower stall and appliances.





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