Rooms that feel stale and stuffy. Cloudy windows. Rooms that feel damp in summer or bone-dry in winter. These are typical complaints about today’s homes, especially homes built for extreme energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a great job of blocking drafts and reducing energy waste, but unfortunately this [Continue Reading ]
Major rainstorms can put any basement at risk of flooding. One unrelenting downpour, rising groundwater or multiple days of steady rainfall can result in water damage homeowners never expected. And if you’ve ever dealt with a flooded basement before, you know how costly and frustrating the process can be. Seasonal [Continue Reading ]
The spring season is a wonderful time in . More comfortable days and blooming flowers are a refreshing change from the chilly and dreary winter weather. But, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You might also wake up to sticky air. Your allergies flare up. The basement smells [Continue Reading ]
Spring in should mean enjoying warmer weather and spending more time outside. Instead, for many residents, it means dealing with pollen allergies. If you suffer from allergies, you know how frustrating that pollen in your home can make you feel. The sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, sinus [Continue Reading ]
We’ve all had that feeling of dread. A powerful thunderstorm rolls through , the lights flash, and suddenly your home is dark and silent. Your air conditioner stops working. Food in your refrigerator can quickly spoil. Your Wi-Fi disappears. Sump pumps shut off. That’s when it hits you. [Continue Reading ]
Hard water is a common problem for homeowners in and around . Unfortunately, it can cause serious damage if left untreated. Learning the difference between hard water vs. soft water is the first step in protecting your plumbing, appliances and fixtures Here, the pros at will explain [Continue Reading ]
It's easy to tell when you need to dust your furnishings or sweep the floors, but what about the air inside your home? The EPA reports that indoor air can carry exponentially more contaminants than outdoor air. Dust, mold spores, volatile organic compounds and other irritants circulating through your HVAC [Continue Reading ]
Do winter's chilly days leave you wishing for cozy comfort? Many homeowners wonder if using portable space heaters with furnace systems is a safe way to stay comfortable in frigid weather. The appeal of enhancing your central heat capabilities with portable warmth is understandable if you have a cold [Continue Reading ]
The windows of your home are a gateway to the outdoors, a way to draw light in when you appreciate the view of your garden, yard or scenery. The last thing you need to see is a sweaty window coated in a coating of condensation. Not only are windows [Continue Reading ]
For most families, there usually seems to be a large list of home improvement tasks that they would like to complete or new ideas they’d like to do. While a few may not be necessary, buying a new heat pump is a project that could be critical to keeping your indoor [Continue Reading ]
