Now that the kids are going back to school and summer is coming to a close it is time to start preparing for the colder weather. Pipes can freeze as temperatures drop, which can lead to burst pipes and flooding. Keeping your pipes in good condition during the winter is crucial to avoiding the high…
It is summer in Central Ohio and it is HOT! When the weather heats up, it is common to crank up that AC around the clock. This, of course, can put strain on a cooling system, particularly if it is an older system. If you did not have your air conditioner inspected prior to summer,…
Although with the mild, spring weather, you’re enjoying a few weeks of cost and energy savings with your AC and furnace off, it’s not too early to prepare your AC for the hot, humid months that are just around the corner. The springtime is an ideal time to schedule an appointment with your favorite heating…
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…
Snow, ice, and freezing temps can make your heating bill add up and add up quickly. Fortunately, there are simple things that you can do to help keep your home budget on track during the worst of winter and into the spring. Let the Sun Shine In! Even though the temperature is cold outside, when…
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…
