Let’s say you’ve been saving to turn your screened in porch into a year-round family room. You’ve never gotten an official project estimate, but you have a pretty good idea of what you think it might cost. So instead, you’ve spent your time thinking about furnishings, imagining how much more enjoyable and comfortable entertaining large…
Air Conditioner Warning Signs in Euless & Grand Prairie, TX
When is an AC system top of mind? Pretty much only when it needs to be turned on, and when either stops working altogether. Well, there’s a grey area in there that you should be equally alert to. And that’s when the system is working, but not as well as it once did. Because that’s…
5 Great Reasons to Schedule AC Preventative Maintenance in Arlington & Fort Worth, TX
Do you ever stop to think what life must have been like during Texas’ formative years? Unless you’re a student of history, it can be downright challenging to look at modern day DFW, for example, and try to picture how this area might have looked in the early to mid-1800’s. Oak Cliff cabin, circa 1845,…
How to Select the Right Air Conditioning SEER Rating in Arlington & Fort Worth, TX
As we sit down to “pen” this latest blog, it’s March 26 and you’d think summer was still 6 months away. It’s only 42 degrees at the moment, for goodness sake. But according to Weather.com, it’s going to jump to 83 in just a couple of days, so we’re inspired to write something about air…
8 Common Uses for Vinegar in Arlington & Bedford, TX
It’s a common and inexpensive pantry staple. It’s also widely underutilized and under-appreciated. We’re talking about that humble bottle of distilled vinegar you no doubt possess. And if you think its sole purpose is for making salad dressing, boy have you been missing out! Vinegar is one of the most versatile items you can have…
How to Make Recycling Fun and Meaningful for Your Kids
More than ever before, people in Arlington, North Richmond Hills, and elsewhere in the DFW area are paying closer attention to toxins found in household products, looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption, and aiming for a healthier lifestyle. In the process, we’re taking more time and care to instill these values in our…
How to Reduce Your Heating Costs in Arlington & Grand Prairie, TX
It’s not quite spring yet. Oh, outside temperatures have flirted with us here and there, but winter continues to interrupt the party with cold air and, can you believe it, the occasional snow shower? Here, in Arlington & Grand Prairie? Yep. So, for just a little while longer, you still need to keep yourself and…
How to Prevent a Fire in Your Home in Arlington & Irving, TX
Your home heating system does more than just keep your family warm. The furnace, filters, registers, ducts, and all the other components work together to push safe, clean, warm air into your home, while trapping pollutants and venting out dangerous gases and fumes. Speaking of safety, your furnace, boiler, fireplace, wood stove, and other heat…
UV Germicidal Lights in Arlington & Bedford
It seems like everywhere we turn here in the Arlington and Bedford area, we learn of something else that is potentially hazardous to our health. From BPA in plastics that was once believed safe, to anti-bacterial hand soaps that now appear to do more harm than good, it’s enough to make your head spin. And while…
Holiday Safety Tips for Euless and Arlington, TX
When we think of the holidays, we often think of family gatherings, beautifully decorated homes, and thoughtfully wrapped gifts. However, among the brightly colored lights and jingle bells lurk some potentially serious hazards. So as you gather with loved ones and turn your home into a holiday habitat worthy of a Better Homes & Gardens…