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Leaks are hidden from view, but felt by your wallet.  Did you know that over 90% of existing buildings throughout North America have air duct systems that contain holes and cracks that reduce the level of comfort and increase your cooling and heating costs.  In fact, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE), the […]

Making your home more energy efficient can save you money all year ‘round.  It’s an easy and money-saving gift you can give yourself this holiday season!  Most of us are willing to perform energy efficient practices we just don’t always know which ones can actually make the biggest impact.  Below is a list of problem

There is nothing more important to us than the health of our families.  Did you know that the air inside your home may be making you and your loved ones sick?  Unsterilized air can spread disease and cause upper respiratory problems, as well as aggravate asthma and other breathing ailments.  By adding a germicidal UV

Your homes heating, cooling & ventilating (HVAC) system works hard all year long to keep your comfortable.  As long as it’s operating properly, you probably never give it a second thought – but you should!  The harder your system works, the more frequently you should be changing your air filter. According to the EPA, the

Tree roots in sewer and water lines are one of the top plumbing problems for homeowners, with devastating results.  Tree roots seek out moisture and large roots will tangle and breakdown pipes over time.  Roots can cause your lines to back up, sending raw sewage into the house. If they grow big enough, they may

Extremes in temperature can greatly affect your indoor comfort level and with the hot temps we’ve had this summer, air conditioning systems are getting a workout.  Below are the top 3 ways to help combat these hot temps, remain comfortable in your home and even save you money! Maintaining your cooling system annually is one

Homeowners have been hit hard with the rising cost of living and looking for ways to cut costs without sacrificing comfort.  A 2003 study conducted by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), a department of the DOE, estimated that Florida households paid an average price of 8.55 cents/kWh.  The EIA reports the average price of

No matter where your travels take you this summer, leave home feeling stress free.  Before you leave for vacation this summer, make sure your home is safe and ready for your return.  Below is a list of tips to help you plan ahead and be prepared when it’s time to leave on vacation so that

Experts are saying that the spring of 2012 could be the worst season we’ve ever seen for allergies.  “The seasons are getting longer—they're starting earlier and pollens are getting released earlier,” says Dr. Stanley Fineman, president-elect of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and an allergist at the Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic.

This year along with your other New Year’s resolutions, why not make a commitment to saving money by saving energy.  Making simple, everyday changes saves energy and money, while protecting the environment. Here are a few great energy saving tips: Use a programmable thermostat. You can save about $180 a year when a programmable thermostat