For many families, the Christmas season begins with a trip to the tree lot or farm to pick out their live Christmas tree. Beautiful and fragrant, live trees fill a home with holiday cheer. But if they’re not chosen and cared for properly, those lovely trees can become unsightly, messy, and even hazardous. To keep […]
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Deck the Halls with Mold
Christmas Trees and Indoor Air Quality One of the most beloved traditions of the Christmas season is putting up a tree and decorating it with your family. Going out to a tree farm or lot and bringing home a fragrant live tree is an important part of that tradition. Other families prefer the convenience and […]
Tips You Can Do For Weatherizing Your Home this Autumn and Winter
Did you know that you can save hundreds of dollars each winter on your heating bills with some easy home projects. This is by simply weatherizing your home. Most of it can actually be done one afternoon with simple supplies from a local hardware store. What is Weatherizing First let us answer the simple question. […]
The Differences Between Ducted and Ductless HVAC
There are two main types of HVAC systems: ducted and ductless. Often, people refer to a ducted system as “central” heating and air. With some situations, a ducted system will be more efficient and effective. In other situations, a ductless system could be the better choice. In order to help you evaluate your options when […]
The Power of Positive Air Pressure
Imagine this: It’s a sweltering summer day and you’re out running errands. You have to park way out in the giant parking lot. By the time you’ve trudged all the way across the steaming asphalt to get to your favorite big-box store you’re dripping with sweat. You feel like you’re just about to melt when […]
Considering the Basic Options for Ductwork Design
There are a lot of mathematical calculations involved in designing an effective and efficient ductwork system for a home. These will affect the specific details of a particular project. There are some essential “big picture” layout and design options that are common to most residential air distribution systems. Let’s take a look at those major […]
Autumn Energy Saving Tips
Autumn Energy Saving Tips Autumn is here and that means cooling weather. But down south, that is not always the case. We know there will be days we actually use both our heater and air conditioner within 24 hrs. Maintaining a constant, comfortable temperature in your home during the next few months can become tricky. […]
Fall Back Into a Cleaner Home This Autumn
Fall Back Into a Cleaner Home This Autumn It’s still warm outside but the days are getting shorter and with that, cooler. Autumn is upon us and the inside of your home is not the only thing that could benefit from a good cleaning. Before it’s time to switch from cooling to heating (and sometimes […]