It must be spring time… I got the following in the mail just the other day: 5 different ads all for duct cleaning. With allergy season starting along with my favorite ad asking just “How often are you dusting?” one has to wonder, is it worth it? Along those lines, looking at the pricing and […]
FAQ: Humidifiers – To humidify or not…
It’s that time of year again when the air is drier which can lead frizzy hair, static shock &/or for those in older homes, the doors to finally shut properly. It is also cold & flu season with many doctors recommending humidifiers be run at night for kids who get sick. For many the questions […]
FAQ – Do I need storm doors or windows?
As the weather starts turning colder many start wondering – should I replace my windows, get a storm door, install storm windows, or??? Shoot I live in an area governed by an HOA and they won’t allow them, are there other options? For others, I replaced my windows last year & I still have condensation […]
Recap: 3 Easy Interior Projects for the Holiday’s or anytime…
Got the whole family coming over for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or a reunion and you want a conversation piece? Can’t figure out what to do or get for your significant other, or… Maybe you are just like us, needing something to fill a dead space or just meet a special need – well you are in luck because one […]
FAQ: Ceiling fan direction – summer & winter
One of the biggest questions out there is which direction should my fan be running and how can I tell. You look at the switch and realize it isn’t any help as they don’t even have an arrow saying which way the fan is blowing or even a simple pictograph showing the sun or a […]
BS4D: Saving on Heating Related Energy Costs
For the bulk of the year, energy costs are not a big concern to many and instead most calls relate to comfort, safety or health issues. We are now starting to get to an interesting time of year of when energy costs actually become more of a concern for many. The reason; good ole man […]
December and the Winter Holiday Maintenance Checklist
Welcome to the first month of winter, which actually starts on the 21st of this month. I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving and are looking forward to Christmas, New Years or whichever holiday(s) you observe. Seeing everyone is basically scrambling to get ready for all the office Christmas parties, Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas […]
Holiday Checklist – Getting ready for the Holiday’s
Part 2 – Getting ready for the Holiday’s While most of us love the holiday season, we can easily do without the crowds, the commercialism, and the associated pressures. While we have some of these items listed in our Monthly Maintenance Checklists, we designed the following Holiday Checklist specifically to help you organize your life […]