How to Prevent Pipes From Freezing

How To Prevent Pipes From Freezing As the weather gets colder, homeowners start to fear the possibility of frozen pipes. Freezing and bursting pipes are expensive problems that can quickly add up to thousands of dollars. Not only do your pipes sustain damage, but there is also the chance of serious flooding and extensive property […]

Guide to Water Heaters

Guide To Water Heaters Whether you think about it very often or not, you use your water heater every day. When you do laundry, wash the dishes, or take a shower, your water heater is working hard behind the scenes. Although it’s an appliance that we frequently take for granted, it’s important to remember how […]

Your Fall Home Comfort and Safety Checklist

Your Fall Home Safety and Comfort Checklist The kids are back in school and we are finally, or hopefully, done with the heat and humidity for the year. It’s time we start to focus on having our homes ready for cooler weather. Don’t wait until it’s cold to get a jump on some of these […]

Why You Should Never Pour Grease Down the Drain

Why You Should Never Pour Grease Down The Drain When you cook with oil, grease and fats, it can be tempting to dispose of them by pouring them down the drain or rinsing your pan in the sink directly after cooking. Some people regularly pour their leftover grease into their sink without a second thought […]

UV Air Filtration for Your Home

UV Air Filtration For Your Home Americans spend 90% of their time indoors where air pollutants — including mold, dander, chemicals, bacteria, smoke and dust — are two to five times more concentrated than outdoors. Extreme levels of pollutant concentration result from poor or nonexistent ventilation, cleaning agents and inadequately maintained HVAC systems. Clean air […]

Why Is There a Burning Smell When I Turn on the Heat? 

Why Is There A Burning Smell When I Turn On The Heat When winter approaches and the temperatures start dropping, you’ll likely fire up your heating system for the first time in many months. While the feeling of warm air is enjoyable, it’s sometimes accompanied by a burning smell in your house that can be […]

Why Are My Electric Bills So High in the Winter

Utility costs can soar when the temperature dips, especially for homes whose primary heat source is electric. A typical home’s biggest energy consumer is the HVAC system then followed by the water heater. Compound that with a high cost for electric, heating a home and water can result in a shocking (pun intended) bill during […]

Why Is Your Upstairs so Hot in the Summer While the Downstairs Stays Cool?

Reasons for a Hot Second Floor and How to Cool It Down Temperature differences from the first floor to a second floor can cause significant discomfort in your home. The most common rationale for a warmer second floor is that “heat rises”. Although somewhat true, this is far from the main culprit of an uncomfortable […]