After retiring from our jobs, my husband and I were anxious to move south. We’d had our fill of sub zero temperatures, constant snowfall and huge heating bills. We were tired of being at the mercy of the severe weather and trapped indoors for more than half the year. We bought a fixer-upper house with […]
Living in the north, I am used to warm, humid summers and long, brutal winters. The winter season lasts for more than half the year though. The cold can start as early as September and not let up until the end of May. It is not uncommon for the temperatures to drop twenty below freezing. […]
My husband and I bought our first house recently and were extremely excited to move in. The house had a lot of amazing features like a big yard, modern appliances and being in close proximity to my parents. We did snag a big house on a large plot of land quite cheap due to it […]
For years I have relied on a heat pump for my winergy business. The heat pump has never failed to give me heating when I need it or cooling during the sticky summers. I have never experienced foul smells, loud noises or the unit turning off. How is this possible? Three words, heat pump service. […]
I am a winemaker and finding the right HVAC system for my wine facility was no easy feat. After lots of research and deliberation, I settled on a heat pump system. Quickly it became apparent that saying I wanted a heat pump system would not be enough. Did you know that there are three different […]
If you are building a new home, adding on to a home you already own, or simply need to update your HVAC system, you might want to look into a mini-split air conditioning system. If you consider yourself a handy homeowner, especially if you have grown up tackling home repairs, you might just be able […]
If you are like most young men – or even a middle-aged man – projects that are needed around the house are sometimes tackled by you and your father working together. Although there may be some times when swear words slip out or frustration sets in, doing household improvements is a pastime that can help […]
Often people think of poor air quality and pollution just being outside because of all the smog and pollution caused from transportation and various other sources. The thing is, a lot of the poor air quality that we deal with typically is found at home and where we work. There are all kinds of things […]
For those of you who suffer from severe allergies, I truly feel for your situation. I have allergies myself, but I have been able to relieve my allergies through doing a little bit of research on my own. I ended up learning that you can bring about some relief if you go for the right […]
With the high cost of heating and cooling bills and greater emphasis placed on environmental impact, homes have steadily become more thermally efficient. Windows and exterior doors have been designed to prevent air leaks and drafts. The performance of insulation has improved to create a tighter thermal envelope. While energy waste is minimized, any influx […]