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…
Is AC Good for Your Health?
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…
More Ways to Keep Cool in the Summer
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…
The Advantages of a Nest Thermostat
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…
6 Summer Home Maintenance “Must Do’s”
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…
6 Summer Home Maintenance “Must Do’s”
One thing most people want from summer is more leisure time. Sometimes, however, home maintenance activities 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 you…
Should I Turn Off My AC System During A Thunderstorm?
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…
Leave Your AC System on During Vacation
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.…
How to Minimize Dust in Your House
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…
8 Uses for Caulk
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…