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How to Better Maintain Your Fireplace

As the days get shorter and temperatures begin to fall, you’re bound to spend more time indoors. That’s just the way things work. And yet things take at least a small turn for the better if you have a wood fireplace that’s been sitting idle since March or so. But before you light fire number…

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Common Causes of Indoor Air Pollution

No matter how often and how diligently you clean, your home air can contain above normal levels of pollutants. It’s easy to understand why when you consider that indoor air, on average, is 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Factor in that most people spend about 90% of their time indoors – at home…

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Common Air Conditioning Repair Problems

Most AC systems are built to last 12 – 15 years. The better and more faithfully yours is maintained, the more productive, repair-free years you can expect. But even well-maintained systems eventually require professional attention beyond simple annual maintenance. When that time comes, here are a few of the more common warning signs, each associated…

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The Difference Between Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion

As summer temps rise, protecting yourself from heat-related illness is paramount. Air conditioning seems to work best, but how many hours each day can you spend indoors – or might even want to? So, if you do need to be out and about, here’s how to protect extreme heat from getting to you. Learn How…

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How Baking Soda Can Clean Your Air

Do your guests scrunch up their noses upon entering your home? Are you constantly trying to mask or banish home cooking odors? Sure, you can fill each room with scented candles, plug-ins, or keep a can of air freshener attached to your hip, but masking is the best you can hope to accomplish. Which means…

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How to Reduce Indoor Humidity

A walk in the park is no “walk in the park” on a hot, humid day. As soon as you pull out the towel or hanky to wipe away the sweat, the walk is over. Then again, you’d probably skip that little excursion in the first place. On the other hand, what happens when it’s…

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Ceiling Fans Provide Added Cooling & Energy Savings

True story – otherwise, we wouldn’t be sharing it. A friend of ours took his family to Hawaii for vacation about 10 years ago. With flight delays, a mix-up on car rental, a 45-minute drive to their resort and, for toppers, taking a wrong turn along the way, all four members of this travel party…

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The Benefits of a Variable Speed AC System

If your older AC system is unreliable at best, you’ll want to know more about variable speed systems before you buy any different type. Variable-speed air handlers (the indoor components of AC systems) operate at different speeds which vary by the amount of cool air your house needs at that time. Lower speeds are used…

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The Downside of an Open Concept House

Today’s list of “must haves” for prospective home buyers very often includes open concept. Open concept living skyrocketed in popularity in the 70s and has dominated new home design and home remodeling ever since. But some feel it’s beginning to lose its appeal in favor of cozier and energy-efficient floor plans. Is open concept living…

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Why is My AC Compressor Freezing Up?

Ice is usually something you dread running out of. But not always, right? Ice on indoor plumbing pipes, not so good. An ice dam caused by blocked gutters, very not good. Well, the same can be said for a frozen AC compressor. After all, its job is to provide cool, comfortable air, and not freeze…

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