Author: hemant
Is a Tankless Water Heater Right for Me?
When something new comes on the scene, it’s either met with enthusiasm or with a good bit of skepticism. Early-model airplanes? Folks were probably cautious and skeptical of a flying machine. The latest smartphone? People stand in line for hours to get their hands on one. When the first tankless water heater came on the… Continue reading Is a Tankless Water Heater Right for Me?
The Secrets to Low Energy Bills
Imagine saving money on utility costs, reducing your energy consumption, and taking a little pressure off your heating and cooling equipment. All without sacrificing comfort. Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Actually, it’s easier than you think. Simply adopting a few smart, energy-efficient practices can lead to substantial savings without forgoing the comfort… Continue reading The Secrets to Low Energy Bills
The Connection Between Temperature & Sleep
If you’ve ever braved a heat wave with no air conditioning or a frigid February while your heating system was on the fritz, you know how extreme temps can make getting a good night’s sleep nearly impossible. But the truth is, even a small fluctuation in temperature can ruin bedtime. According to the Sleep Foundation,… Continue reading The Connection Between Temperature & Sleep
Everything You Need to Know About Ductless Mini-Splits
You may have resorted to a few creative solutions while trying to keep everyone in your home comfortable all year long, like wearing layers of clothing in one area of the house while cranking up the heat or AC in another. Or perhaps you have plenty of warm air downstairs, but it’s teeth-chattering cold in… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Ductless Mini-Splits
Prep Your Fireplace for Fall & Winter
There’s nothing quite like snuggling up in front of a crackling fire on a cool autumn night. It can only be made better by making sure your fireplace is in good working order. With regular maintenance, your favorite source of warmth and ambience can provide you with year after year of faithful service. So before… Continue reading Prep Your Fireplace for Fall & Winter
Prepare Your Home for Cooler Weather
As much as we may want to savor every last bit of summer, these shorter days, crisp mornings, and slowly changing foliage make it clear that autumn is just around the corner. And that means tailgating, leaf-peeping, pumpkin-carving, and giving your home the extra TLC is needs to handle the cooler weather ahead. While that… Continue reading Prepare Your Home for Cooler Weather
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality
What’s the fun of being home when you can’t sit or walk anywhere without a box of facial tissues strapped to your hip? Okay, maybe that’s a little on the extreme side of the fence, but the fact remains that all too many people suffer from chronic allergies or asthma and take medication to cope… Continue reading How to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Common Fall Allergies
Some people wouldn’t know an allergy if it hit them in the nose or mouth – because they’ve never had one to worry about. Others deal with allergy or asthma related problems all year long, get the medical help they need, and hope that one day they’ll wake up and, magically, all those problems will… Continue reading Common Fall Allergies
How to Reduce Home Cooling Bills
So, what’s it going to be this summer – keep the AC off to save money on electricity or run your system full bore so you don’t miss a minute’s worth of comfort? Happily, life doesn’t always present us with such extreme choices – usually there are points in between that help you strike the… Continue reading How to Reduce Home Cooling Bills
How to Heat & Cool a 3-Season Room
Is your entire home equipped with central air except for your enclosed porch or 3-season room? And, if so, would you spend more time there if you didn’t have to rely on window fans, ceiling fans, or some other makeshift cooling device – to say nothing of what good you could make of it during… Continue reading How to Heat & Cool a 3-Season Room