admin In life, it’s always important to know when to go it alone, and when to call a pro. For example, with the right tools and a little know-how, most people can change a tire. But it takes a so much more skill and training to rebuild an engine. The same holds true for home improvement … Read more
Whether you think of your AC system as an investment or expense, you want to get every last dollar’s worth out of it you possibly can. Well, there is a right way and wrong way to do that. The wrong way is much easier to explain: do nothing at all. That’s right, just sit back … Read more
Having central AC at home isn’t just about keeping cool and comfortable. It’s about feeling better than “sticky, hot, and irritable.” Which begs the question: what exactly does “feeling better” consist of? Let’s have a look. Primary Health Benefits of Air Conditioning Reduced Stress – A cool interior help keep you calm, meaning less stress … Read more
Keeping cool indoors and not letting utility costs get out of control is sometimes a difficult juggling act. It’s also one that usually assumes that central AC is the ONLY way to keep cool at home. Well, it’s not, and we’re here to demonstrate a few other ways that will do the trick nicely and … Read more
There’s much you can do to help control your energy costs while keeping your home comfort systems in prime working order. Annual preventive maintenance is high on that list, as is regular filter cleaning, beefing up your insulation, and more. Well, “and more” includes replacing your thermostat, but not with just any ol’ model. Here … Read more
One thing most people want from summer is more leisure time. And yet sometimes home maintenance chores get in the way. Any way around it? Absolutely: prioritize in advance what needs to be done so you control home maintenance projects instead of letting them control you. Here are a few practical examples to help get … Read more
There’s nothing like hot and humid weather to make you fully appreciate your air conditioning service. And yet it’s that same kind of weather that creates thunderstorms. That begs the question: how well do air conditioning and thunderstorms mix? We know you don’t want to hear this but operating your air conditioner while thunder and … Read more
Wherever summer vacation is taking you, what happens when you get home? Will things be pretty much as you left them or will an unpleasant surprise or two be waiting for you. Well, a lot depends on what steps you take to prepare your home for your departure, and that includes you central AC system. … Read more
Keeping dust at bay is a never-ending battle. No sooner do you finish wiping down a surface before those pesky little particles come right back home to roost. Luckily, there are a few simple steps you can take to reduce total dust accumulation. The result will be less housework and less sneezing for those who … Read more
When you think uses of caulk, you probably think of sealing drafty windows and touching up old tile. Well, it might surprise you that this simple material, which comes in numerous formulations, also is great for other household projects. Here are 8 other household problems that you can easily solve with a little know-how and … Read more
