As a homeowner, you can prevent a majority of tomorrow’s problems by maintaining your home today. Regular home maintenance can boost your property value, reduce stress and reduce the amount of money you spend on minor and major home repairs. Whether this is your first home, or you need to start a new regimen of good home maintenance habits, it’s time to learn what to maintain … [Read more...] about Preventive maintenance calendar: monthly home maintenance
Heating & Cooling
How to stay ahead of rising R-22 costs
Due to the growing environmental concerns worldwide, products that cause damage to the ozone layer are being reduced before being totally phased out. As we discussed before, one such product is R-22, a refrigerant that has been used in air conditioning and heating systems for over four decades. Its release via leaks adds to the depletion of the ozone layer. The Environmental … [Read more...] about How to stay ahead of rising R-22 costs
Reasons behind rising R-22 prices
As per the U.S. EPA website, the Montreal Protocol mandates that R-22 air conditioning refrigerant must be phased out across all developed countries. This slow phasing out of is already causing rising R-22 prices and many homeowners are feeling the pinch. So what are the exact reasons behind rising R-22 prices? Let’s start with why R-22 is facing total phase-out. In an HCFC … [Read more...] about Reasons behind rising R-22 prices
Fireplace safety & efficiency
As the weather gets icy, many people look forward to long evenings clustered around a roaring fire. In the frosty weather, the fireplace is the center of the home because it heats the house, doesn’t use much energy, and warms the heart as much as the room. However, a fireplace can also be deadly so keep in mind these fireplace safety tips for a nice and cozy home. Use a … [Read more...] about Fireplace safety & efficiency
Choosing the right ceiling fan for your home
In the summer months reliable ceiling fans reduce cooling costs. Ceiling fans are found throughout American homes because they help to reduce cooling and heating costs. In essence, the ceiling fan stirs the air which makes family members feel more comfortable. In winter, the ceiling fan can be set to push heat down to the floor, but it can be changed over to revolve the other … [Read more...] about Choosing the right ceiling fan for your home
