Space heaters offer a popular solution for staying warm during the colder months, especially when you need supplemental warmth in a room or two. However, while convenient, they can also pose a significant fire risk if not used properly. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association space heaters and heating stoves caused 46 percent…
Show Your Home Some Love This Holiday Season
A bottle of perfume for your sister. A gaming system for your son. And perhaps a new putter for your spouse. You’ve made your holiday gift list, checked it twice, and can’t wait to see the smiles of everyone’s faces! But what gift are you giving your home this holiday season? At Optimum Air, we believe…
Treat Yourself With These Home Comfort Upgrades
When it comes to creating a comfortable home, efficient and cozy heating systems are a must. As temperatures drop, homeowners like you seek innovative heating solutions that offer both comfort and energy efficiency. The latest trends in home heating combine advanced technology, sustainability, and luxury to create environments that are warm, inviting, and cost-effective. Here…
Common Home Maintenance Myths Costing You Time and Money
Homeownership comes with a host of responsibilities, and regular maintenance is key to keeping your home in tip-top shape. But all the tips and advice you receive may be doing more harm than good. In fact, some home maintenance myths can lead to costly mistakes and wasted time. Fear not – Optimum Air is here…
4 Reasons to Take Your Shoes Off at Home
Did you know that, in certain cultures, it’s customary to take your shoes off when entering a home? In most of Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, shoes are never worn inside homes. In fact, doing so can be seen as a sign of disrespect. Home for Cleanliness Regardless of your opinion on wearing…
Improve Home Comfort, Efficiency, and Beauty This Spring
As the weather warms and nature blooms, spring offers the perfect opportunity to breathe new life into your home. Whether you’re preparing for a fresh start or simply looking to enhance your existing living space, there are countless ways to enhance comfort, increase energy efficiency, and elevate the aesthetic appeal of your home. Read on…
10 Ways to Use Ashes from Your Fire Pit
After an enjoyable evening around the Fire Pit , you’re left with a pile of ashes to dispose of. Sure, you can let them cool completely and toss them into the trash bin. But did you know there are a number of ways to use wood ash around your home and garden? Check out the…
Heating and Cooling a Home with High Ceilings
Vaulted, cathedral, or otherwise high ceilings can make a home feel spacious, airy, and grand, allowing beams and other architectural details to shine. However, they can also have an effect on your HVAC system and, in turn, heating and cooling costs. Read on as we explore how high ceilings impact an HVAC system’s ability to…
Your Guide to Decoding Product Labels
Reading household and personal care product labels can often feel like reading a foreign language. We’re bombarded with fancy-sounding words that claim to be free of certain potentially harmful ingredients and deliver miracle-like benefits. But how can we be certain whether those claims are fact or fiction? Especially considering that as long as a product…
Get More Out of Your Appliances
Imagine starting the day without the sound of your coffee pot’s drip-drip-drip of freshly brewed coffee, keeping your home warm without your trusty heating system, washing clothes and linens without a washing machine, or cooking meals without a stove, oven, or microwave. Sure, generations before us managed to survive without such luxuries, but today these…