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 … Read more

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 … Read more

What’s the Average Lifespan of an HVAC System

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

Products Designed to Help Keep You Warm

Winter is here and so is the never-ending battle to stay warm while keeping home heating costs in check. A warm, fluffy blanket certainly helps while you’re binge-watching your favorite show, but you can’t stay under there forever.Check out these clever products designed to warm you up just about anywhere in your home without needing … Read more