Warm weather arrives. Your air conditioner starts running, but your home still feels clammy. Family members keep lowering the thermostat. Now, some rooms are still uncomfortably humid while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills increase. This is a common problem during humid summers in , . Many [Continue Reading ]
Stuffy indoor air. Cloudy windows. Rooms that feel humid in summer or bone-dry in winter. These are typical complaints about today’s homes, especially homes built for maximum energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a great job of preventing drafts and reducing energy waste, but the downside is this can [Continue Reading ]
Major rainstorms can put any basement at risk. One driving rainstorm, rising groundwater or several days of steady rainfall can cause water damage homeowners never expected. And if you’ve ever had to clean up a flooded basement before, you know how pricey and stressful the process can be. Seasonal weather [Continue Reading ]
Spring is an exciting time in . More comfortable days and new flowers are a welcome change from the chilly and gloomy winter weather. But, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You could also wake up to sticky air. Your allergies flare up. The basement smells damp and [Continue Reading ]
Springtime in should mean making the most of warmer weather and spending more time outdoors. Instead, for many residents, it means struggling with pollen allergies. If you have spring allergies, you know how miserable that pollen in your home can make you feel. Constant sneezing, itchy and [Continue Reading ]
We’ve all had that uneasy feeling. A severe thunderstorm rolls through , the lights flicker, and suddenly your home has no power. Your AC stops working. Food in your refrigerator begins to spoil. Your Wi-Fi cuts out. Sump pumps shut off. That’s when you know. You could be [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, appliances and fixtures In this blog, the experts at [Continue Reading ]
It's easy to tell when you need to clean your home decor or sweep the floors, but what about the air inside your house? The EPA indicates that indoor air can contain exponentially more impurities than outdoor air. Dust, mold spores, volatile organic compounds and other harmful particles moving through [Continue Reading ]
Do winter's frigid days leave you wishing for toasty warmth? Many homeowners wonder if using portable space heaters with central heating is a safe way to stay comfortable in freezing conditions. The thought of maximizing your central heat capabilities with portable warmth is understandable if you have a drafty [Continue Reading ]
The windows throughout your home are a portal to the outdoors, a way to allow 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 layer of condensation. Not only are windows [Continue Reading ]
