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CORTE MADERA, CA — NanaWall Systems will offer antimicrobial copper handles for their opening glass wall systems. This is in response to long-term COVID-19 concerns.

‘The Best Material is Copper’

“We have been working to address our customers’ rising concerns about viruses and germs, and wanted to find a material we could incorporate into our products that would help them feel safer,” said Ebrahim Nana, founder and CEO of NanaWall.

“After exploring all the available options, we concluded that the best material is copper. Unlike the new antimicrobial powder finishes with unknown long-term environmental effects, copper has more than 5,000 years of history and tradition for its unsurpassed antiviral and antimicrobial properties.”

The Science Behind the Decision

Virologists at the US National Institutes of Health and the Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Montana have conducted some of the first tests of how long COVID-19 can last on surfaces. Their studies show that copper surfaces tend to kill the virus in about four hours; it can last for days on other surfaces.

“After more than 100 years, the copper bannisters in Grand Central Station are still

Established in Phoenix, Arizona in 1990, OneGuard Home Warranties offers a unique combination of home warranty plans and home maintenance services, such as pest control and carpet cleaning. OneGuard Home Warranties’ plans are only available in Arizona, Nevada and Texas.

In this article, we help you decide on OneGuard Home Warranties by examining this provider’s coverage plans, cost, reviews, and quotes and claims processes.

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Value of a Home Warranty

According to House Method, an HVAC system costs over $4,200 to replace and a water heater costs over $1,000 to replace. These are just two examples of the many systems and appliances that you might need to replace in your home at some point in time. Most homes will also require occasional repairs to the complex systems and appliances within them.

The vast majority of

Owners of mobile homes often purchase home warranties to protect their houses from expensive repairs that can cost thousands of dollars. With a mobile home warranty, you pay a relatively small monthly premium and a service fee whenever you need service instead of paying large repair bills out of pocket.

Though a mobile home warranty is not needed every month, it provides peace of mind that when an expensive system or appliance breaks down or needs repairs, thousands of dollars could be saved.

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The reviews team has analyzed and ranked every major home warranty company in the industry on their coverage, cost, quotes and claims processes, customer service, and more. We received real price quotes and talked to representatives from each company in order to get the data

Started in 2016 in Dallas, Texas, Fixd is a home warranty company that was established to “put the homeowner first”. Fixd is relatively unique in that it offers a low $50 service fee, and it provides a $10,000 satisfaction guarantee. Fixd is only available in select cities in four states — Texas, Arizona, Georgia and Nevada. 

In this article, we take a look at Fixd’s coverage, quotes and claims processes, cost and more so that you have a better understanding of this provider.

After digging into all of the details, we will then share our thoughts on Fixd’s overall home warranty package in comparison with American Home Shield, the research team’s Best Overall Provider.

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Quick Take: Fixd

1. Only available in select cities in four states: Fixd is only available in select cities in Texas, Arizona,