admin As you’re reading this blog, are you sitting comfortably – all warm and cozy – in your favorite room, while elsewhere in your home you might need an extra sweater, slippers, and hand warmers to help prevent frost bite? Voila, hot and cold spots! A common condition when you have an older heating system, especially … Read more
You know that “thing” that comes around here in the summer that we all pretty much hate? Come on, you know what we’re talking about. It’s sticky, never seems to go away and, on really bad days, might even follow you indoors? That’s right: humidity! And yet, for all the complaining we do, come winter … Read more
Let’s say you’re as faithful as can be when it comes to keeping your heating system in sound working order. You have it inspected by a professional once a year, every few years you have your ducts cleaned, and you have multiple zones and programmable thermostats so your heating system isn’t over-worked throughout the winter. … Read more
There are so many ways to prepare your home for winter that they won’t all fit in a single blog. We know because we published one on this very subject last fall, and nothing (except one crucial item) will be duplicated in this one. So taking it from the top, here’s what you can do … Read more
There’s only so far you can turn up your heat before it starts becoming cost prohibitive. So what can you do – quick fix wise – when the heat’s blasting but you’re still chilled to the bone? As you might expect, you have choices galore. Here ways to keep warm indoors: Cover your windows: Go … Read more
Air pollution remains a significant concern throughout the US, indoors and out. In fact, indoor air, on averages is 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Just how bad are things inside many peoples’ homes? According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, 50% of ALL illnesses are either irritated or caused by … Read more
Being prepared for an emergency means being prepared anywhere. You know, like having what you need, when and where you need it. And having an action plan in place so you’re not left scratching your head, wondering what to do next.So, from an unexpected storm, power outage, or car failure, or whatever bit of bad … Read more
All things considered, there are worse places to live if you suffer from allergies or asthma. That’s the good news. On the flip side of that coin, Dallas ranks 39th on the list of America’s “most challenging places to live with asthma.” The following are the leading causes of asthma, and the worst conditions to … Read more
“New” can be a wonderful scent. A new leather coat, new car, fresh coat of paint, new wood furniture. Ah, nothing quite like it the scent from any of them. Then again, some household odors, even when associated with “new,” aren’t nearly as inviting – in particular, the scent given off by new carpets and … Read more
We adults are pretty funny creatures, especially when preparing for a family road trip. Funny how? We spend so much time on planning our travel routes, making sure we’ve packed enough to survive Armageddon, and cancelling newspaper and mail delivery, that we tend to neglect our kids. As if it’s enough to tell them to … Read more
