If you feel like the cooler winter air is making it into your home, it may be time to look at better insulating and weatherizing your home. Believe it or not, up to 35% of the heat in your home can escape through walls, windows, doors, and other cracks and gaps. So, just by making small … [Read more...]
Unwanted Guests: What to Do When Rodents Get in Your Air Ducts
Just when you start to enjoy the cooler weather that winter brings, you may also find some unwanted guests in your home. Rats, mice and squirrels tend to find their way into your home during the winter months because they’re looking for an escape from the cold. As they make their way in, they can … [Read more...]
4 Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids About Saving Energy
Kids today are surrounded by “smart” things—from phones to thermostats—and most of them can’t fathom that at one time electricity didn’t exist. Even as adults we tend to forget how convenient and technology-reliant our lives have become. However, it’s important for us to teach our kids about … [Read more...]
A How-To Guide for Hiring the Best HVAC Company
No one enjoys a broken HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) system, especially while at work or home. Nothing is worse than trying to focus your tasks and chores while freezing cold or dripping in seat. Unfortunately, breakdowns happen, and you’ll likely need to hire an HVAC company to … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Spending Your Christmas Money on the Electric Bill
The holidays wouldn’t be the same without lights hanging on your house and a Christmas tree lighting up your living room. All of the extra illumination boosts the holiday spirit—and then comes the dreaded electric bill in January… So, how can you enjoy your holiday decor and still save some money? … [Read more...]
How Pets Can Affect Indoor Air Quality
The feeling of coming home to a wagging tail or gently rub on your legs after a long day makes having a pet worthwhile for so many people. Although they bring great companionship, pets can also bring dirt, hair and dander into your home, which can negatively affect your indoor air … [Read more...]
The Do’s & Don’ts of Space Heaters
As the air begins to cool, we’ll be turning up the temperature on our thermostats and pulling the space heaters out of storage to stay warm. While Texas doesn’t usually see the same falling temperatures as more northern areas of the country, you’ll still need to be prepared for wintertime. Space … [Read more...]
9 Fiery Facts About Home Heating
People have been developing technology to hold off Jack Frost for centuries, and it’s a much more interesting history than you may realize. Here are some historical and informative facts about the way we heat our homes. The next time you turn on your heat this winter, you can appreciate … [Read more...]
Winter is Coming: 5 DIY Projects to Stay Warm
When winter finally gets here, the days will be cold and short. For that reason, it’s a good idea to take some time this fall to get your furnace ready for the work ahead. Not only will seasonal HVAC maintenance help prevent breakdowns, but having maintenance done now will help you avoid long wait … [Read more...]
How a Smart Thermostat Can Keep You Comfortable
What if the temperature of the air around you adjusted to your preferences whenever you pleased? What if your home somehow knew exactly what setting to put the thermostat to keep you happy and comfortable? These questions may sound like make-believe but in actuality they’re quite relevant for … [Read more...]
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