The Residential Energy Consumption Survey reveals that almost 50% of American homes have a gas furnace, and that number is even higher if you limit that survey to just states and regions with cold climates. Electric furnaces and heat pumps,…
Heating a home during winter can be among your highest annual costs as a homeowner. A common question homeowners ask is whether they are spending too much on heating. One way to tell is to call your utility company and…
Every homeowner encounters clogged or slow drains and sewers at some point. Grease, debris, and other minerals can build up in your pipeline over time. Additionally, other materials can get stuck in toilets and drains. Just like there are so…
Being a victim of improper insulation can be quite a pickle. It leads to heat loss and a substantially high billing price. Additionally, poor insulation can lead to water damage, rusting, frosting, and many other problems in the long term.…
Plumbing problems can happen at any time throughout the year. That said, homeowners should be on the lookout for specific problems that pop up during particular seasons. The winter likely draws the most significant concerns. Once the temperature drops below…
During peak energy demand hours, providers raise the rates. Their goal is to disperse demand so that the load is not so heavy on the system. There are several strategies you can use to manage your energy consumption and costs.…
Those who suffer from seasonal allergies have to be more mindful of the air they breathe in. The changes of the seasons are going to happen, and so are the allergies that come with those changes for some. While there…
In the course of daily life, you can easily forget that your air conditioning system needs maintenance. As long as the cool air is flowing, the equipment is largely out of sight and out of mind. Although professional service and…
Upgrading a home is always in the back of a homeowner's mind. How can I make it more impressive? How can I add utilities for easier living? How can I lessen my home's environmental impact? One place that is often…
Decades ago, if people wanted to cool their homes in St. Harrisburg, PA, during the warmer days of the year, their choices were limited. Often the only option they had was to rely on shade from trees and opening the…
