Your HVAC system works hard to keep your home comfortable year-round, but one small component plays a much bigger role than most people realize—the air filter. The filter’s job is to trap dust, dirt, pet hair, pollen, and other airborne particles before they enter your heating and cooling system. Over time, though, that filter fills … Read more
The cold weather months are officially upon us. Tree leaves are changing color, the temperatures are becoming cooler, and daylight hours are becoming shorter. And before you know it, you’ll be relying on your heating system to keep your home toasty warm. Before turning on your heater for the season, schedule an annual heating inspection to … Read more
Choosing how to heat and cool your home used to be simple. You had your furnace for heating and central AC for cooling. When it was time to replace one or both systems, you simply upgraded to a newer, more energy-efficient version of what you already had. Considering that, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, … Read more
If bedtime means long, restless hours of watching the clock and very little sleep, stop taking that laying down. Plus, you’re far from alone. About 33% of Americans have at least mild insomnia, and many of them struggle to find the magic wand that will break the spell. Here are several natural cures for insomnia … Read more
“New” can be a wonderful scent. A new car with leather interior, a fresh coat of paint, new wood furniture…often, there’s nothing quite like it. And yet some new household odors aren’t nearly as inviting. For many people throughout the East Valley, that includes the scent from new carpeting and carpet padding. That familiar odor … Read more
Spring time is all about renewal, especially when it comes to home decorating. It’s also prime season for home decorating professionals and top designers to flood you with fabulous ideas for that special “makeover”. And while advice is free, implementing it isn’t and, as you can imagine, many home decorators’ tips are anything but inexpensive. … Read more
It’s that time of year again, when the mild temps and sunshine beckon kids of all ages to hit the soccer fields, tennis courts, and baseball diamonds. And while spring is a great time to head outside to get some fresh air and exercise, it’s important to take the proper safety precautions to help keep … Read more
We all know the health benefits of drinking plenty of water. But with so many differing opinions from doctors, nutritionists, and self-proclaimed health experts on how much one should consume in a given day, it’s easy to get confused and, worse yet, simply stop paying attention. While we certainly don’t pretend to have all the … Read more
If you’re lucky enough to have a gas or wood burning fireplace in your home, you know how warm and inviting it can be. A flickering fire adds instant ambiance to any room, and can act as a supplemental source of heat during these cold winter days. But if not maintained properly, a fireplace … Read more
We have friends, relatives, and even a couple of our own employees who suffer in varying degrees from dry indoor air during the winter months. And while they all have different home remedies and lotions they swear by, most of the measures have little if anything to do with solving the problem. That’s something we’d … Read more
