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 […]
Tips to Improve Your Refrigerator’s Life Span and Efficiency
A few months ago, we provided some tips on buying a new refrigerator. Whether your refrigerator is brand new or a few years old, there are some refrigerator maintenance tips you will want to do to improve its efficiency and extend its life. Improving Your Refrigerator’s Efficiency Keep your refrigerator away from heat sources such […]
Conserving Water Outside the Bathroom
Last month we shared several tips on conserving water in the bathroom. Now we will provide thoughts on saving water in other areas inside and outside your home. Check faucets and pipes regularly for leaks. Leaks waste an average 18 gallons of water a day. Only wash full loads in your washing machine. An average […]
Tips for Buying a New Furnace
You’ve decided to buy a new furnace. Maybe it’s been making strange noises. Or your heating bills are going up. Or you got tired of paying for more and more expensive repairs. Or maybe your furnace is old and you want to proactively replace it before it fails. These are all valid reasons. If you […]
What Are the Benefits of Roof De-icing Systems
Remember last winter you were gazing at those ice dams on your roof and hoping they would not damage the roof or cause problems in your home? And you promised yourself that you would do something to eliminate that risk “next year.” “Next year” is here, and now is the time to think about installing […]