Read any blog about how to stay cool in the summer, and you’ll no doubt see a subheading about air circulators. However, these articles rarely address how they work and when they’re helpful to use. To help you understand more about the potential benefits of air circulators and get the answer to the most important … Read more
Having a lot of windows lets natural light in while letting you keep tabs on the neighborhood and enjoy the outdoor view from the inside. But the joys of having a lot of windows can be quickly overshadowed by the summer heat. If your home tends to heat up like a greenhouse in the summer … Read more
Sunny days and warm temperatures have your home heating up throughout the day. To help relieve that heat, many homeowners recommend opening your windows at night. But just as many seem to think that doing so carries more risks than benefits. So, should you open your windows at night? The answer, as you can imagine, … Read more
If you live in a humid climate, keeping comfortable is about more than controlling the temperature inside your home. You also have to find a way to deal with the relentless moisture in the air. When the humidity inside the home becomes too much to handle, many homeowners wonder if opening the window would help … Read more
Electrical Safety Foundation International reports that nearly 20,000 people are injured from falling ceiling fans every year. Surprisingly, the injuries suffered are almost always blunt force trauma rather than cuts and decapitation. So, before you install that new fan above your bed or the dinner table, it is a good idea to understand how heavy … Read more
Whether it’s the beginning of spring or just a week of whacky weather, there will be times when you need to switch your furnace from heating to AC. While this is typically a fairly straightforward process, there are a few steps you should take to ensure your system is ready for the change. Below, we’ll … Read more
Should the windows in your house be cracked when running the AC, or not? It’s a question that gets posted on blogs, Reddit, and HVAC forums all the time. Despite some pretty confusing and questionable responses, the answer to this question is actually fairly straightforward. In this article, we’ll look at why people often think … Read more
Most homes have thermostats. But the majority of homeowners don’t know they have other options to control the heating and cooling of their home. As long as the thermostat turns your heating and air conditioning on, you likely won’t be looking for a new one. However, since your thermostat is the “brain” of your HVAC … Read more
In this age of smartphones and AR, it’s no surprise that the modern home is more connected than ever before. Features commonly found in a “smart home” include doors that unlock themselves at the press of a virtual button, lights controlled with a simple voice command, and much more. Products like Google Home and Alexa … Read more
As the warm and cold seasons roll around, homeowners across the country are forced to engage the same conflict – the battle between remaining comfortable indoors and keeping energy costs down. While this battle has always placed an extra burden on homeowners’ shoulders, the rising cost of energy has caused some homeowners to question whether … Read more
When summer comes around, you want to be ready with the right type of air conditioning system. But what type of air conditioner should you buy for your house? There are a wide variety of cooling systems, and each has its own pros and cons. No one air cooling system will be right for all … Read more
Summer months are full of outdoor barbeques, lawn games, pool parties, and increased utility bills. When temperatures begin to climb into the 90s, it’s not uncommon for monthly utility bills to climb above $200 monthly. Talk about a budget buster! So how can you stay comfortable, while avoiding excessive bills? Here are three “smart” ways … Read more
If you or anyone you know has ever had a break-in, a package stolen, or property vandalized, you know just how unnerving, violating, and invasive it can feel. After all, your home is supposed to be your safe space – but it doesn’t feel so safe afterwards! No matter where you live, it’s always important … Read more