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Air Conditioning and Heating
Radiant Floor Heating: A Good Option for You?
Heat rises; so no matter how warm your home is, the floor is the first place that becomes drafty and cold. A familiar scenario: stepping out of bed in the morning, half asleep, and stumbling around for your slippers to avoid stepping... Read More »
Comparing Three Types of Radiant Floor Heating
Winter is rapidly approaching, and it's never too early to start preparing your home. This year, higher heating costs are especially concerning. Gas is no longer more affordable than electric, which has been expensive for quite... Read More »
SEER Ratings
The SEER rating (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) was invented by the heating and cooling industry to measure the efficiency of central air conditioners. It is essentially a measure of how much energy is needed to create a certain... Read More »
Fuel Heating Types: Electricity, Gas, Diesel, Propane, or Oil
Winter is here, and if you haven't already addressed what your heating source will be for the year, there is no time to waste. Perhaps you are dissatisfied with your current system and are looking for an improvement. There are... Read More »
Creating a Fireplace Surround
Fireplaces, especially wood-burning units, are often the heart of interior home design. Inevitably, the warm crackle of the fire becomes the focal point of social and family gatherings. On holidays, gifts are opened at the foot... Read More »
6 Steps to Weatherize Your Home
It may be a New Year, but winter is still in full swing in most areas of the country. There is still much to be gained, or saved, from taking the necessary steps to weatherize the home against unwanted air flow, heat loss, and winter's... Read More »
Clean Your Air Ducts and Ensure Good Indoor Air Quality
Fall and spring are ideal times to have your air ducts cleaned. The repercussions of dirty air ducts can be numerous. They facilitate the flow of dust, mold, and allergens through indoor air that can cause frequent sickness, usually... Read More »
10 Electrical Fan Brands Worth Buying
It goes without saying, but electric fans can provide plenty of circulation to any room of the house. These fans are perfect for moving stagnant air out and fresh air in. Some fans are made for dual use, meaning you can use them... Read More »
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Apparently, Tarzan and George of the Jungle are mental giants compared to the rest of us. The EPA has declared that air quality in most homes is much more hazardous than the air al fresco. If this is true, shouldn’t we all be commuting... Read More »
Pros & Cons of Wood Pellet Stoves
Disturbed by rising energy costs but don't know the best way to take a stand against them? Despite the common misconception that someone "out there" is determining how much you’ll shell out every month, there are solutions to... Read More »
Green Home Ventilation System
Did you know that having an energy efficient home can actually be bad for indoor air quality?Ventilation is essential to your health. Today, the energy efficiency movement has the entire building industry focused on creating houses... Read More »
Keep AC Costs Low this Summer
Right now, I'm sitting in a comfortable office. The temperature is about 73 degrees. Outside my office window, the temperature is about 97. The nearly 30-degree difference between the cool indoor and the sweltering outdoors is courtesy... Read More »
Attic Fans: Electric vs. Solar
If cooling your house is a priority this summer, then an attic fan (given you have an attic, of course) may be the way to go. They can do wonders in expelling hot air and significantly reducing the temperature in the rest of your... Read More »
Check Your AC ASAP
The hot summer months can be hard on your air conditioner, but so can the remainder of the year when it’s not even in use. There's nothing worse than getting into the heat of the season and finding out that your A/C isn't working... Read More »
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