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Staying Safe During A Power Outage
17 May 2018
There are steps you can take to storm-proof your home HVAC equipment.
With the warm weather of early summer comes more frequent thunderstorms and severe weather that can increase the risks of power outages. To help you stay safe when you lose power, we've created a list of a few supplies that will help keep you and your family safe when you lose power: 1. Flashlights and Batteries The last thing you want to do during a [...]

Spring Home Maintenance Tasks to Tackle This Season
15 May 2018
Scheduling HVAC maintenance every spring can help your air conditioner last longer.
Now that spring is here, homeowners everywhere are taking stock of their properties and identifying areas to fix up before summer. Spring cleaning can be a big undertaking, so we've put together a simple spring home maintenance checklist to get you started.1. Change Your AC FilterAs the mercury continues to creep up, you'll soon want to turn on [...]

How a Mini-Split Can Make Your Home Addition More Comfortable
07 May 2018
More families are living with multiple generations under one roof.
Multigenerational households are becoming more popular in the U.S. As of 2014, nearly 1 in 5 households had more than one generation living under one roof, the highest percentage since the 1950s, according to Pew Research Center.The multigenerational household looks different for each family. Sometimes a grandparent lives with an adult child [...]

Avoid emergency HVAC repair by prepping for a blustery spring
07 May 2018
Taking care of your HVAC system now can keep your home comfortable all summer long.
As winter gives way to spring, residents are getting ready for warmer weather. For some, this might mean putting away winter coats and taking out shorts, sandals and Frisbees. During this time, it's also important to ensure your home is prepared to handle the rising temperatures.Before winter, you likely had your furnace inspected to ensure it was [...]

How to Choose a Propane Supplier for Your New Home
07 May 2018
Choose a propane supplier that offers convenient delivery options and is dedicated to safety.
Moving into a new home involves a lot of coordination. Between finalizing the purchase of the home, boxing up all your possessions and finally moving in, it's important not to neglect setting up utilities.Figuring out how to set up utilities when buying a house involves plenty of moving parts in and of itself. If you've never used propane for [...]

Keep Your Home Air Quality Healthy This Allergy Season
07 May 2018
Reducing allergens in your home can make for a more pleasant springtime.
Spring brings showers and blooming flowers, but for some people, this season also brings allergies. About 7 percent of the population experiences seasonal allergies, according to Time.If you're one of these people, or a seasonal allergy sufferer lives in your home, it may be a good idea to begin taking steps to reduce the effects that allergens and [...]

What to Know About Your New Gas Fireplace
30 Mar 2018
Gas fireplaces require annual inspections and tune-ups.
Homeowners who upgrade their wood burning fireplaces to gas models will appreciate the much easier maintenance requirements. But even though gas fireplaces are relatively low-maintenance, there are still some cleaning and upkeep responsibilities to keep in mind. Gas Fireplace Annual Maintenance Once a year, anyone who uses their gas fireplace [...]

How to Know if Your Heating Oil is Low
30 Mar 2018
Understanding your fuel oil levels is important, especially during the winter.
When you drive your car, you likely glance down at the fuel gauge every so often to make sure you're not running on empty. If your tank is low, you probably seek out the nearest gas station.If you heat your home with fuel oil, it's similarly important to keep an eye on your oil tank gauge. When it's getting low, you won't find the [...]

Why are some rooms colder than others in winter?
01 Dec 2016
why are some rooms colder than others in winter?
Why are some rooms colder than others? If some rooms in your home are colder than others, you may find the information in this article useful. In many parts of the country, temperatures in the winter can reach extremely uncomfortable lows. For some homeowners, this can make their properties frigid and uninviting as the cold seeps in. Does your home [...]
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