Warm weather arrives. Your air conditioner starts running, but your home still feels clammy. Family members keep turning down the thermostat. Now, some rooms are still uncomfortably humid while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills climb. This is a common problem during humid summers in , . [Continue Reading ]
Stale indoor air. Cloudy windows. Rooms that feel damp in summer or overly dry in winter. These are frequent complaints about today’s homes, especially newer ones built for extreme energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a great job of sealing out drafts and reducing energy waste, but they can [Continue Reading ]
Severe rainstorms can put any basement at risk of damage. One driving rainstorm, rising groundwater or day after day of steady rain can result in water damage homeowners never expected. And if you’ve ever experienced a flooded basement before, you know how pricey and overwhelming the process can be. Seasonal [Continue Reading ]
Spring is a great time in . Warmer days and blooming flowers are a welcome change from the cold and drab winter weather. But, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You could also wake up to damp-feeling air. Your allergies constantly act up. The basement smells damp and [Continue Reading ]
Springtime in should mean enjoying warmer weather and spending more time outdoors. Instead, for many residents, it means putting up with pollen allergies. If you have allergies, you know how frustrating that pollen in your home can make you feel. The sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, sinus [Continue Reading ]
We’ve all had that feeling in the pit of our stomach. A powerful thunderstorm rolls through , the lights blink, and suddenly your home is dark. Your air conditioner shuts down. Food in your refrigerator starts going bad. Your Wi-Fi cuts out. Sump pumps quit working. That’s when [Continue Reading ]
Hard water is a common problem for homeowners in and around . Unfortunately, it can cause serious damage if left untreated. Knowing the difference between hard water vs. soft water is the first step in protecting your home plumbing In this blog, the experts at will define [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 ]
