It’s not just the snow, ice, and cold that try our patience during the winter months. There’s also dry indoor air. As outdoor temps dip, and heating systems kick in, indoor humidity levels take a serious dip. And that can do more harm than simply causing dry, itchy skin or chapped lips. Here are some…
How to Get Rid of Mold in Your HVAC System
While mold is most certainly one item you would love to live without, you can’t – at least not at home. That’s because every home and commercial building with plumbing, heating and cooling systems has at least some mold. So, the idea isn’t how to get rid of it, but locate and minimize its growth.…
Pre-Vacation Air Conditioning Tips
“Yahoo!” Not the search engine, but what most people say – or think – just before heading off for a well-deserved vacation. Then again, you always get more bang for your ”yahoo” when you take all pre-travel precautions to ensure your home suffers no damage or harm in your absence. Take, for example, your central…
Fire Pit Safety Tips
Few things scream “summertime” like gathering around a fire pit with family and friends. It’s one of those quintessential summer activities that’s hard not to love. Yet before you toss a few logs on the fire, take time to familiarize yourself with the basics of fire pit safety. Check weather conditions. Before starting a fire,…
A Furnace to Heat Pump Comparison
Indoor comfort is a priority all year long – winter being no exception. Should your furnace give out at 1:00 AM on the coldest night of the season, you’ll want more than a few extra blankets to keep you warm; you’ll want your furnace repaired, pronto. But what if your furnace is nearing the end…
Relieve Stress with These Breathing Techniques
Life is often stressful. No, don’t pat us on the back for being insightful, we’re just stating what you already know so we begin this blog on common ground. For one thing, stress isn’t always bad. For example, your son wants you to go on the new roller coaster with him and roller coasters freak…
How to Make Your House Smell Good
Whether you’re preparing to sell or staying put, a stinky house does you no good. You may get used to unpleasant odors after a while, but your guests or visiting family members won’t. After all, first impressions still count for something. So, if you want a cleaner, better smelling house, here’s how to go about…
New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep!
Determined to fly to the moon this year? If you figure out a way, let us know. Or, maybe you want to hit a walk-off grand slam homer in the bottom of the ninth for the Rangers or Astros – in game seven of the World Series, of course. Keep practicing and be on time…
What Is Furnace AFUE Ratings?
Let’s say the furnace you have now is just about done. It’s been a long, comfortable ride, but repair bills are mounting, and the fire is slowly dying…so to speak. Now that you’ve decided to replace it (hypothetically), you’re wondering about which direction to go in – a high efficiency model that promises huge energy…
How to Increase Indoor Humidity
Ready for one of life’s little ironies? Okay, here it is. When people complain about the summer heat, it’s often not the heat that’s bothering them – it’s the humidity. Ninety degrees and dry is pretty comfortable. Ninety degrees with 90% humidity – most would agree – is miserable. When temperatures begin to moderate, you…