The autumn chill is here and those cold winter temps will be in our midst before you know it. And that can only mean one thing – higher home heating bills. But you don’t have to bundle up from head to toe to stay warm and still keep your heating bill in check. Here are … Read more
That can’t exactly be called an age-old question, but if your furnace is 15 going on 20 years old, it is might relevant. It must be: if not, why would you have sought out this blog in the first place? Because, chances are, you either have an aging furnace or one with a repair problem, … Read more
It’s been with you through thick and thin, has weathered many storms, and managed to keep you safe and warm through each one of them. But lately, you feel like you’ve been getting the cold shoulder. As such, you might be asking yourself if the relationship is worth repairing, or if it might be time … Read more
With the dog days of summer officially behind us, it’s time to start getting your home ready for fall and the colder weather that follows it, especially from December – February. Just for the record, the average low temperatures for those three months are 37, 35, and 40 respectively. So, you can shudder in anticipation, … Read more
We’re going to share a little secret with you. But unlike most secrets, we’re not going to ask you to keep this one to yourself. In fact, we’d like you share it with anyone you think might benefit from what we’re about to relate. The sad fact is that, despite all the evidence to the … Read more
Okay, before we provide some guidance on HOW to choose a heating and cooling company, perhaps it would be helpful if we first pointed why you should have just one company handling all your heating and cooling needs. First of all, who has time these days to conduct a brand new search every time you … Read more
As spring temperatures begin to heat up, we know that those hot, lazy, hazy days of summer can’t be far off. For many, that means more time at the lake or pool – you know, the usual. But do you know what else is usual? That more than 50% of American adults can’t swim well … Read more
As obvious and magnetizing as they can be, mirrors are often over-looked when redecorating comes to the fore of your “to-do” list. And yet with their ability to reflect anything that comes their way, including light, they can instantly brighten and refresh any area of your home, not to mention making rooms look bigger. Still, … Read more
After a particularly gold and gloomy winter, ‘tis finally the season for bike rides and t-ball. For gardening and back-yard gatherings. For simply enjoying the longer days, milder evenings, and all that spring has to offer. For many, spring is also the time to search for a new home. So if you’re thinking of taking … 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
