As fall turns into winter, you may find yourself turning the heat in your home up a little more each day. While the high heat usage will keep you nice and warm, it can wreak havoc on your energy bill. While you may not be able to have the heat as high as you’d like it if you’re trying to bring down your big bill, you won’t have to freeze. Read More»
In-slab air ducts are usually vulnerable to water attacks. This is because being installed in the floor usually exposes them to flood water. If they are installed below the water table, they are also vulnerable to ground water seepages. There is also the risk of attacks from water that leaks from a defective plumbing system. All these things usually combine to form a compromised duct system whose capacity to move air is affected and which exposes the home to poor air quality – moisture encourages mold growth. Read More»
Questions will arise if you own a gas-powered fixture such as a furnace or an oven. The process is similar for lighting the pilot light. If you have problems locating it, you could check the owner’s manual for specifics on your unit. The main items needed for the job consist of long matches or a lighter. Where is the Pilot Light Assembly On Your Furnace? The pilot light to a furnace is usually located by a small button close to the bottom of the furnace unit. Read More»
If you feel as though you’ve had a nagging cough all winter, but have ruled out cancer, pneumonia, and other serious illnesses as the cause, you may be dealing with an air quality problem in your home. Even if you don’t suffer from seasonal allergies or asthma, high dust levels or other airborne impurities can irritate your nasal lining and throat, leading to sinus drainage and the urge to cough. Fortunately, ridding yourself of this cough could be as simple as taking a few steps to improve your home’s air quality. Read More»
Winter can sometimes have some severe storms. Those storms can leave a foot or more of snow and downed power lines. If you have such a storm moving into your area, you will need to make sure that you are prepared for whatever may come and you aren’t running to the store trying to get bread and milk before the shelves are bare. Storm Packs One thing you can do is to create a storm pack well before any storm is predicted. Read More»