Radiant Floor Heating
You wake up on a frigid winter morning and slowly make your way into the bathroom. If you are still half asleep, you’ll get a rude awakening when you step onto that cold bathroom floor. One solution to that issue is to install radiant heat in the floor of your bathroom. While radiant heat could […]
Plumbing New Year’s Resolutions
With 2021 about to be history, you may be thinking about your New Year’s resolutions. In addition to promises around exercise, diet, saving money, etc., consider these New Year’s resolutions for your home’s plumbing system. Here are an even dozen suggestions. Keep this list handy, and resolve to take action on at least some of […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Your HVAC System
This past year, have you been naughty or nice to your HVAC system? Either way, resolve to be nice to it in 2022. Here are a dozen ideas. Change your air filters. Clean air filters are essential to having your furnace and air conditioner run efficiently. Change one-inch filters monthly, and thicker ones at least […]
Electric New Year’s Resolutions
With 2022 almost here, you may be putting together your New Year’s resolutions. While you are contemplating, here are 12 resolutions you can make regarding your electrical systems. Have a whole-house electrical inspection. A licensed electrician can inspect your electrical system to make sure it is functioning appropriately. The inspection can also identify small problems […]
Do New Plumbing Fixtures Increase Home Value?
Does your home need a makeover before you list it for sale, but maybe you don’t have the finances for a complete renovation project? No worries. You can increase your home’s value and make it more attractive to potential buyers with some smaller, more cost-effective projects. One of the easiest and least expensive ways to […]
10 Reasons You Should Install a Humidifier
“It’s not the heat; it’s the humidity” is what people say when they complain about uncomfortable heat in the summer. But when the weather turns cold, an appropriate level of humidity in the home is a good thing because it can improve your health and your comfort. In other words: “It’s not just the cold; […]
How Much Does a Ductless Mini-Split Cost to Operate?
Are you looking for an energy-efficient alternative to your home’s traditional HVAC system to save money on your monthly energy bill? If so, consider having a ductless mini-split heating and cooling system installed in your home. Keep reading to learn more about how ductless mini-split units work and the savings associated with them. For all […]
How Does a Smart Home Lighting System Work?
Nowadays, through the rise of home automation, you can control nearly any smart devices in your home from your Smartphone, including your door locks, security cameras, thermostat, blinds, and more. One of the most popular and useful home automation features, though, is a smart home lighting system. Keep reading to learn more about smart lighting […]
How to Choose a Whole House Humidifier
Winter not only means frigid air outside, but it also means dry air inside due to lack of humidity. That dry air can give you a scratchy throat and scratchy skin. It can also damage your floors and furniture. Not to mention those occasional jolts of static electricity. One important way to solve those problems […]
Eliminating Static Electricity Shock
Winter brings cold weather and snow outside, so you will be spending more time indoors. Indoors, you will get drier air. And that leads to a shocking development – getting that jolt of static electricity when you touch metal. Not lethal or even injurious, but certainly an unpleasant split second. What happens is because of […]