Warm weather arrives. Your AC starts running, but your home still feels clammy. Family members keep lowering the thermostat temperature. Now, some rooms feel damp while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills increase. This is a typical challenge during humid summers in , . Many homeowners assume [Continue Reading ]
Stuffy indoor air. Foggy windows. Rooms that feel humid in summer or dry and uncomfortable in winter. These are typical complaints about today’s homes, especially modern homes built for maximum energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a great job of sealing out drafts and reducing energy waste, but they [Continue Reading ]
Major rainstorms can put any basement at risk. One unrelenting downpour, rising groundwater or day after day of steady rain can cause water damage homeowners never saw coming. And if you’ve ever had to clean up a flooded basement before, you know how pricey and stressful the process can be. [Continue Reading ]
Spring is an exciting time in . More comfortable days and blossoming flowers are a much-needed change from the cold and dreary winter weather. However, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You may also wake up to sticky air. Your allergies go crazy. The basement smells damp and [Continue Reading ]
Springtime in should mean making the most of warmer weather and spending more time outside. Instead, for many residents, it means dealing with pollen allergies. If you have spring allergies, you know how draining that pollen in your home can make you feel. The sneezing, itchy and [Continue Reading ]
We’ve all had that feeling of dread. A powerful thunderstorm rolls through , the lights blink, and suddenly your home is dark and silent. Your air conditioner stops working. Food in your refrigerator can quickly spoil. Your Wi-Fi goes down. Sump pumps shut off. That’s when it hits [Continue Reading ]
Hard water is a frequent issue faced by homeowners in and around . Unfortunately, it can result in costly damage if left untreated. Understanding the difference between hard water vs. soft water is the first step in protecting your plumbing system and appliances. In this blog, the experts at [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 ]
