Having pets in your home and yard can create a variety of housekeeping and landscaping challenges, like finding ways to clean muddy pawprints off the sofa or stopping Rover from digging up the flowerbeds in the first place. Pets can…
Keeping Your Energy Bill Down in Summer, Part Three: Thermostat Settings In this series, we’re looking at the many ways you can reduce your energy bills during our long, hot Tennessee Valley summers. Today, we’ll look specifically at…
Keeping Your Energy Bill Down in Summer, Part Two: Ways to Feel Cooler Here in the Tennessee Valley, our biggest energy bills usually come during the long, hot summers. We’re taking a look at a variety of ways you…
Keeping Your Energy Bill Down in Summer, Part One: Decrease the Heat Here in the Tennessee Valley, our biggest energy bills usually come during the long, hot summers. We’ll be taking a look at a variety of ways you…
For your convenience you can listen to this article here: A sunroom can be a wonderful addition to a home—a bright and attractive space that combines the best of both indoor and outdoor living. However, during our long, hot Tennessee…
Since 2010, the US Environmental Protection Agency has required that all new HVAC units use a refrigerant called R410a, instead of the R22 (Freon) that was used previously. That’s because R410a is safe for the ozone layer, while R22…
For your convenience, listen to the article here: In short, the answer to this question is no. Although closing off unused rooms may seem like a way to save energy on heating and cooling, it can actually force your HVAC…
Summer in the Tennessee Valley often brings afternoon storms with heavy rain, gusting winds, and frequent lightning. When the sudden rain turns the streets into whitewater rapids, you may wonder if all this water falling so fast might be bad…
For your convenience you can listen to the article here: When you walk outside and immediately begin sweating, you know that summer has arrived in the Tennessee Valley! Summer is a time for fun and family—at the beach, around…
Replacing an HVAC system is a big investment, so it can be tempting to wait until your current HVAC breaks down completely before purchasing a new one. However, this approach has several drawbacks for both your comfort and your wallet.…