| For those of you who don't know about a Central | | | | the link below. |
| Vacuum System, you gotta check this out. I know | | | | A central vacuum can be added to existing Log |
| we all hate to vacuum but we love the results we | | | | Homes or stick built homes. However, installation is a |
| get for doing it. Well, a central vacuum system has | | | | whole lot easier on a new construction home. |
| got to make things a whole lot easier. Instead of | | | | Installation in a new construction home would run |
| carrying a big bulky vacuum around the house or up | | | | around $100 to $300. Installation in an existing home |
| and down stairs, you just carry a light hose with the | | | | would vary depending on needs. All different type |
| cleaning attachment on the end. The hose just plugs | | | | central vacuums use the same installation supplies. |
| into the vacuum wall sockets throughout your house, | | | | One or two receptacles on each floor is usually |
| and the dirt is whisked away to a vacuum canister | | | | enough for most homes. It is best to put the inlets |
| mounted in the garage or basement out of the way. | | | | on the base boards but you can install these on the |
| This also takes away the loud noise vacuums make. | | | | floors if that works better for you. You will need to |
| You can get all kinds of accessories with a central | | | | use metal face plate for on the floor inlets and keep |
| vacuum:o Different style floor brusheso Brushes for | | | | them out of high traffic areas. |
| upholsteryo Tools to get in small placeso Power | | | | One of the most important things to look for in a |
| beater-bar brushes for carpets. | | | | central vacuum is a dealer with a good warranty. Not |
| But my favorite accessory is the Kicksweep. The | | | | that these vacuums have many problems, but if you |
| Kicksweep allows you to just sweep dirt, dust, | | | | do have a problem, you want to be covered. |
| tracked in grass (you get the point) right into the | | | | So don't be like so many other homeowners wishing |
| inlet in the baseboard. You simply open and close the | | | | you had thought of a central vacuum when you |
| shutter when not in use. Take a look at the video at | | | | were building your home. |