As the credit card bills roll in from the gift giving season, many of us are scraping together funds to make ends meet, and saving money on the heating bill would be a great way to do so. You have probably heard many HVAC experts talk about turning back the thermostat to save money while you are away from the home or sleeping, but what about the millions of people who spend most of their time at home? Well, we are here to tell you that these people can save money on their heating bills too, all they have to do is use the sun! » Read more: Sunny Day Savings
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Sunny Day Savings
January 26th, 2011Contracting a Home Gym
January 24th, 2011A healthy lifestyle is not complete without exercise, yet many people avoid this requirement for one reason or another. If you think you don’t have the time or if you don’t have the money to pay the outrageous fees they charge at many gyms, we have a solution for you. Consider building a gym in the privacy and comfort of your own home. You will be able to fit your workouts in when it is convenient for you, and after the initial cost of creating the gym, it is free to use. If you are ready to get serious about your lifestyle goals, a home gym is a good place to start, and with the help of an honest contractor, you could have your gym up and running in no time at all. » Read more: Contracting a Home Gym
Turn Off the Furnace; Fire Up the Stove
November 2nd, 2010Gas isn’t getting any cheaper. As another winter season approaches, we are all faced with the need to provide heat for our homes. Most homes have furnaces or boilers that are gas powered, and they provide somewhat reliable heat for our families throughout the cold months. The only problem is, by the end of the winter, you have paid an arm and a leg to the utility companies that provided the gas to keep your furnace going. It seems like every year we pay more and more, and there really isn’t much we can do to change this fact. Or is there? » Read more: Turn Off the Furnace; Fire Up the Stove
Use that Unused Space
October 4th, 2010Many of us look around our homes and think that we have used up all of the space that we have, but few people remember to take a peek up in the attic. Most homes have a plethora of attic space that is going to waste. You may throw a box up there occasionally, but are you really getting the most out of your attic space. You should consider optimizing that space by remodeling. Attics can be transformed into everything from bedrooms to workout rooms. The possibilities are truly endless if you use a little creativity and the help of a contractor.
It is worth the cost?
For most homes, the answer is “yes.” If your attic has adequate space, you can save yourself the trouble of adding on an addition or searching for a new home. Also if the job is done well, it can add value to your home. Suddenly your two bedrooms 1 ½ bathroom home can be a 3 bedrooms 2 ½ bathroom home. That not only entices prospective home-buyers, it also makes your home more livable now for you and your family. However, if your attic is in bad shape or if the space is limited this may not be the perfect place to begin remodeling. » Read more: Use that Unused Space
Choosing a Programmable Thermostat that Works Best for You
September 15th, 2010Did that old dial thermostat finally break? If you are still living in the 1950’s when it comes to thermostat technology, I suggest a swift jump into the present world of programmable thermostats. The change in technology may seem drastic and complicated, but the benefits of having a programmable thermostat make learning how to use it more than worth it. But how do you know which thermostat will best meet your needs?
Benefits of installing a programmable thermostat » Read more: Choosing a Programmable Thermostat that Works Best for You
Changing your filter?
June 30th, 2010Check your filter every month, especially during heavy use months (winter and summer). If the filter looks dirty after a month, change it!
As a general rule, you should change your filter every 3 months at a minimum. If you have a lot of people living in your home or have pets and animals you should really consider changing it more frequently than that. » Read more: Changing your filter?
Duct Cleaning Extremes
March 2nd, 2010Over time many of us have grown accustom to dealing with very visible and reputable companies. In many ways many of us, myself included, have grown to expect the best from companies and assume that every company is concerned about it’s reputation. Unfortunately this is not as true as you would home. » Read more: Duct Cleaning Extremes
Prevent Furnace breakdowns
February 1st, 2010Furnace Tune-Ups can really help prevent breakdowns and potential hazards. A thorough furnace cleaning, when done correctly can save you money, time and improve the efficiency of your current heating system. » Read more: Prevent Furnace breakdowns
Think back
November 12th, 2009Some people dread going to their class reunions. Whether you go or not, it brings back memories. If you go back to High School days, you were usually thinner, faster, stronger, good looking, and so on.
After High School – College, Military, getting a job. You now have a family, children, cars, boats, marriage, houses, wife, ex-wife, girlfriend, jail time, bankruptcy, foreclosure. As you can see, a whole laundry list of things have happened in 20yrs. There are only a few things that remain constant.
Ask yourself what have I purchased in the last 20yrs that is still worth something or is still working.
Give up!!!
Usually the life expectancy of a furnace is between fifteen to twenty-five years. Through all the changes in your life the furnace is the one item that is constant with you through thick and thin. When looking for an HVAC Contractor to replace your furnace, always look for the contractor who will be with you as long as you have your furnace. As you reminisce over the next 20yrs of the all the changes that have occurred in your life, always remember the ones that stayed constant.
