An Ozone Friendly Refrigerant – R-410A The EPA is beginning to phase out a common refrigerant known as R-22 or HCFC. R-22 is found in many household appliances including air-conditioning systems and refrigerators. HCFC was developed as a replacement for the popular CFC since it was considered safer, not toxic and non-corrosive. However, after 30 …
How to Prep Your HVAC System for Fall and Winter Waiting until the cooler weather sets in to check your HVAC system may leave you without heat when you need it most! Here are a few simple steps for prepping your heating and cooling system for the cooler months ahead. Put Your AC to Bed …
The Roles of Bees and Wasps in Community Associations During the warmer months in the Delaware Valley many residents in Community Associations will notice the proliferation of bees and wasps in the landscape beds and common areas. What many residents may not know is that some of these insects, particularly certain species of bees or …
Tips for Conserving Water in Your Home According to a recent study, the average person uses 80 to 100 gallons of water per day. Approximately 70% of the water is used indoors (not watering gardens, lawns, or washing cars). Below are some helpful tips for conserving water in your home. These tips will also help …
Common Snow Removal Procedures in Community Associations Snow Removal in the Delaware Valley this season has been minimal, however, this may not be the case for the remainder of the season. February has been known to be one of the snowiest of months in the region. We would like to offer suggestions for residents and …
Developing a Community Toys for Tots Drive in Your Association A great way to give back to your local area is to develop a Community wide Toys for Tots drive! Each year many Communities participate in the U.S. Marines Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The U.S. Marine Corp. collects new, unwrapped toys during the …
Utilizing an Agenda to Keep Your Community Association Meeting on Track Creating and following an agenda can help keep your Board of Directors meeting for your Community Association on track. A detailed but flexible agenda can keep your meeting productive in order to cover all the items listed in the shortest amount of time. Below …
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Property Management Company Hiring a new property management company for your Condominium or Homeowners Association can be a very difficult and time consuming process. The end goal of hiring a new property management company should be to hire a long term business partner who will assist the Board of …
Architectural Review in Your Association With Spring quickly approaching, many homeowners begin planning home improvement projects which affect the exterior elements of their residence. Before you break out the miter saw, hire a contractor, obtain building permits, and take other necessary steps, it is pertinent to consult the governing documents of your Community to …
Financial Audit in Your Community Association This is the time of year that Board of Directors should be planning for their Association\’s Annual Financial Audit . Many Association’s Governing Documents require an independent review of the Association\’s financial records by an independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Even if the Association\’s governing documents do not specifically require an annual …
