Winter can be especially cold in any basement, finished or otherwise. So with fall still in the air, now is the time to make this part of your home warmer and much more comfortable. Basement insulation helps make the floor above the basement feel warmer, and sealing drafts helps, too. Before Old Man …
5 Tips for Utility Savings Without Sacrificing Comfort This Winter
Are you already bracing for the chill that's to come, and fretting about soaring costs to heat your home? Wintertime brings a lot of wonderful things, but expensive heating isn't one of them. Fortunately, you can make a few modest changes and enjoy utility savings without wearing a sweater indoors …
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What to Expect from an HVAC Maintenance Tuneup
Different homes use different methods for heat, but all heating systems have one need in common. An HVAC maintenance service call at the beginning of the season can help the unit perform better. It can also keep your family safer, and extend the unit’s life. Replacing a furnace, heat pump, or boiler …
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Cost & Performance of Home Insulation Options
Is your home ready for the blustery winds and frigid temperatures of winter? If you’ve spent one too many chilly winters at home, maybe it’s time to think about adding more home insulation. Insulation serves a few purposes. It helps block the transfer of heat from a warm area to a cool one. This …
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DIY Radiant Heat Flooring
Radiant heat makes for a warm and toasty environment on cold winter days. Cammy and her husband Steve included radiant heat flooring in their extensive kitchen renovation plans. The installation process was labor intensive, but very straightforward and the results made the effort worth …
Keeping Cool When There’s a Heat Wave
Summer's heat can zap your energy and make your cooling bills soar. But when there's a heat wave, you don't have to just suffer through it. There are ways to maximize your home's comfort without adding unnecessarily to your energy consumption. Keeping cool when the weather is unforgiving means …
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