Brace yourselves. Winter is coming. While this may be the time to binge watch our favorite television series and movies, it’s also the time to properly prepare our homes, and minds, for winter. Take advantage of the bit of Indian Summer we have left to ensure your furnace is running properly, safely and as energy-efficiently…
The summer months can make it hard for anyone to keep cool, especially if your home doesn’t have air-conditioning. Taking the right precautions before the weather breaks can make a big difference in your house’s temperature, they often are non-invasive and cheap. Here are some ways to help keep your home cool this summer even…
Just as maintenance is essential for your car, the same goes for your heating and cooling system. If you do not change the oil, filters or belts in your car, you take the risk of severe damage to your car’s engine. It is best to make a schedule of inspections and adjustments to keep your…
Keeping the air in your home clean is just as important as any other home maintenance. Having poor air quality can lead to serious health issues due to having large amounts of dust, mold, pollen, or pollutants in the air which circulate through your house. Here are some scenarios where you should get your air quality…
Many people use natural gas in their homes, such as for their stoves. However, not detecting or even ignoring a natural gas leak has large safety implications. Some red flags that you have a natural gas leak are a hissing sound and the smell of rotten eggs. Here is what you should do if you…
While the bathrooms may not be the largest rooms in your home, they still end up using a significant amount of energy that impacts your bills. There are many simple things that you can do to conserve the amount of heat and energy used in your bathroom. Read on to learn how you can save a…
The Columbus, Ohio summer is quickly approaching and so is the heat and humidity. We want you to be comfortable this summer so we gathered our favorite cooling tips that can easily be applied to any home. Follow these tips in order to stay cool this summer and to make your home is as pleasant…
It’s a cold winter morning and you wake up to discover that your furnace isn’t working. Before you call a heating and cooling service company, try these troubleshooting steps first. Check other gas appliances you own to make sure that they work. If they don’t, you may have a gas outage and need to call…
Winter is finally here! It’s January, and it sure does feel like it. If you’d like to know of some easy ways to reduce your heating costs without freezing in your home, read on. Raise the humidity in your home It’s a simple fact – dry air is cold air. Not only do you feel…
According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year, nearly 500 deaths, more than 1,400 injuries, and $1.3 billion in property damage. Homeowners can prevent accidents, injury and damage by conducting a simple electrical safety audit every year or so. Here are five quick and…
