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Help! Why Is My Electric Bill So High?

Discover the reasons behind your high electric bills and how to lower them.

As temperatures drop during these colder months, homeowners like you often notice a significant increase in their electric bills. If your utility bill seems higher than usual this time of year, there are several factors that may be contributing to the increased costs. Understanding the reasons behind the rise in your electric bill can help… Continue reading Help! Why Is My Electric Bill So High?

6 Reasons to Convert Your Wood-Burning Fireplace to Gas

Upgrade your fireplace: Discover six benefits of switching to gas.

There’s nothing quite like the aroma, sight, and sound of a wood-burning fireplace. But all the prep, clean-up, and maintenance involved causes many homeowners to use their fireplace less frequently than they’d like. What if we told you that you could have the warmth and ambience of real flames any time you wish without all… Continue reading 6 Reasons to Convert Your Wood-Burning Fireplace to Gas

Tips for Creating a Multi-Generational Home

Design your home to meet the needs of every generation.

Home is where the heart is. And for many, it’s also where generations of family live together under one roof. While this arrangement is not for everyone, it has become a growing trend with approximately 18 percent of U.S. households living in a multi-generational home. Not only does it strengthen family bonds, this living arrangement… Continue reading Tips for Creating a Multi-Generational Home

Should You Remove Your Shoes at Home?

Discover why removing shoes at home can improve cleanliness and health.

Imagine you just finish washing your hardwood or tile floors, only to have someone walk right across them, leaving their dirty footprints behind. All that hard work gone to waste! Now imagine all the dirt, grime, chemicals, and bacteria that get carried into your home on a daily basis that you don’t see? If you… Continue reading Should You Remove Your Shoes at Home?

8 Must-Do Projects to Get Your Home Ready for Fall

Prepare your home for autumn with these 8 essential projects.

They say all good things must come to an end. Warm, sunny summer days are no different. As summer fades and cooler weather approaches, it’s time to prepare for shorter days, crisp, cool nights, and all that the change of season has to offer. It’s also a great time to take some proactive stapes to… Continue reading 8 Must-Do Projects to Get Your Home Ready for Fall

6 Reasons to Choose a Tankless Water Heater

Discover the top 6 reasons to upgrade to a tankless water heater today.

Let’s travel back in time; before modern conveniences like electricity and indoor plumbing. If a family wished to bathe, they had to drag out a large metal tub and boil individual pots of hot water in order to enjoy a hot bath. Although this was an accepted practice, it was a terrible inconvenience that limited… Continue reading 6 Reasons to Choose a Tankless Water Heater

Prepare for Back-to-School Cold & Flu Season

Stay ahead of colds and flu this school season with our prevention tips.

You’ve heard the saying – all good things must come to an end. After a few long months of sleeping in, summer camp, movie nights,  and barbeques, it’s time to prepare your kids and your home to go back to school. And in addition to school supply shopping and earlier bedtimes, you also need to… Continue reading Prepare for Back-to-School Cold & Flu Season

10 Air Conditioning Mistakes That Spike Costs

Avoid these 10 air conditioning mistakes to save on cooling bills.

Nowadays, the majority of U.S. households rely on air conditioning to beat the summer heat. Given the overwhelming prevalence of central air, most people think they know how to maintain their system properly. But, surprisingly, many homeowners fall victim to common mistakes that waste energy, hike utility costs, and shorten the lifespan of their system.… Continue reading 10 Air Conditioning Mistakes That Spike Costs

Why is My Home So Humid?

Learn the causes of home humidity and effective solutions.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the best indoor relative humidity falls between 30% and 50%. Some studies suggest 40% to 60% is a better range, however it seems that no matter who you ask, 60% seems to be the agreed-upon threshold. If you find your home excessively humid, you’re not alone. High indoor humidity… Continue reading Why is My Home So Humid?