What Are the Benefits of a Furnace Tune Up?
Labor Day is just around the corner. And you know what that means. School. Football (Bear Down). And the changing of the season outside includes leaves changing colors and, yes, falling temperatures. To prepare for those cooler and then colder days, it’s time to get the furnace tuned up. Here are the eight benefits of […]
How Can You Prevent Basement Flooding?
Basement flooding is no fun. It can lead to damage to your home and possessions. In addition to the expense, it is a major inconvenience. Unfortunately, with heavy storms it can happen. But there are also several things you can do to prevent flooding. Here are 14: Outside Your Home 1. Make sure your gutters […]
What Are the Signs Your Electrical Control Panel Needs to Be Replaced?
What is the nerve center of your home? It’s the electric control panel. Hidden in your basement or furnace room, it makes sure all the important things in your home that rely on electricity continue to run. That means your furnace and AC, your appliances and electronics, and your lighting. And while these panels can […]
What Are the Benefits of a Roof Deicing System?
It’s almost fall. And in just a few months winter. Cold weather. Snow. Ice. And when snow on the roof melts and refreezes, ice dams form. And that can create all sorts of problems. The answer is a roof deicing system, where cables are laid on the roof, eaves and gutters to prevent those ice […]
Five Benefits of an Electric Control Panel Inspection
We are all very aware of the strain hot summer days put on our air conditioning system. That’s why we make sure our air conditioner is tuned up – to prepare for the intense heat. Less recognized in the stress the hot weather puts on your electric system, starting with the control panel. That is […]
11 Benefits of a Whole House Plumbing Inspection
Chances are you have your HVAC system inspected twice a year – in the spring for your AC and in the fall for your furnace. Equally important – though not done as frequently – are whole house plumbing inspections. These inspections, which include looking at your water heater, sump and backup pumps, pipes, drains, and […]
Gas vs. Propane Grills
We can all agree that grilling is a great summer activity. We get to be outside. The food is delicious. And it keeps your home cooler, since you’ll be spared the heat generated by your stove or oven. But what many of us don’t agree on is whether using propane or natural gas is the […]
16 Ways to Improve Air Quality in Your Home
There are a variety of products that can help you improve the air quality in your home (aka indoor air quality or IAQ). Additionally, there are also numerous things you can do. Here are a few. 1. No smoking in the house. Hard stop. 2. Take off your shoes when entering the house. Shoes will […]
Eight Tips for Buying a New Air Conditioner
Summer is almost here. Which means your air conditioner is going to get a workout. But if you are noticing increased repair or utility costs, or the AC is not letting you be as comfortable as you want, it may be time for a new unit – before the warm weather turns hot. But a […]
24 Ways to Prepare the Inside of Your Home for Summer
You’ve probably already started preparing your home for summer. But there are so many things to do, you may forget one. I mean, there are only 24 hours in the day. So, in the spirit of 24, here are 24 things you can do to get the inside of your house ready for summer. Let’s […]