It’s one of the most frustrating winter situations you can conjure up: your furnace is running, you can hear it cycling on and off, yet your home still feels chilly. You bump up the thermostat, wait… and nothing changes. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Several common issues can prevent warm air from reaching … Read more
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 … Read more
Whether you’re looking for HVAC maintenance, repair, or installation, your choice of service provider can have a significant impact on your heating and cooling system, budget, and overall comfort. A good HVAC company and their contractors will help keep your systems in tip-top shape and offer money- and energy-saving solutions. On the other hand, an … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Even with the utmost of care, a home’s HVAC System – heat, cooling, or a combination system – will need to be replaced. Anticipating the end of its equipment life can help you budget and plan accordingly. Doing so also enables you to select the right equipment and contractor for the job. Yet before we … Read more
When Summer heat temps go sky-high, staying cool and comfortable can feel like a lost cause. Sure, you can head indoors for some relief. But what happens when things are just as bad indoors as out? To come out on top, follow these 7 tips for staying cool this summer while saving money using items … Read more
There’s never a convenient time for your HVAC equipment to give out. But a winter’s day (or night) without heat is more than uncomfortable for anyone in your house with fragile health. At the very least, such an individual would need to be evacuated and brought somewhere safe. So, what’s better than a furnace that … Read more
Lightning never strikes in the same place twice. Bats are blind. And we only use 10 percent of our brains. What do these statements have in common? Each one is false. In fact, lightning can strike the same place twice, bats have better vision than humans (they just don’t see color), and we use most … Read more
