January 6, 2026

Key Takeaways Choosing a thermostat doesn’t need to be confusing. The right pick depends on your home’s heating and cooling system, your wiring and how you prefer to stay comfortable — whether that’s simple set-and-forget control or smart features like remote access, automation or room-by-room comfort. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose.  Read about the different types of thermostats to help…

January 6, 2026

Key Takeaways Your thermostat is a small device with an outsized impact on comfort, energy consumption and how well your heating and cooling equipment performs. Today’s options range from simple, set‑and‑hold models to feature‑rich, smart and learning thermostats that adapt to your routine, integrate with voice assistants and can qualify in utility rebate programs. This guide walks through the main thermostat types and the tradeoffs behind…

December 16, 2025

Key Takeaways If you’re looking for a reliable, energy-efficient way to keep your home comfortable year-round, heat pumps are a smart choice. By providing both heating and cooling from a single system, they are eco-friendly and reduce the dependence on fuel-based equipment. Thanks to this dual functionality, heat pumps are built to perform in all…

December 9, 2025

Key Takeaways Before You Start: An Important Safety Note Here are some tips for handling a few of the most common water heater problems you might run into. While certain issues can be checked or resolved safely at home, it’s important to know your limits. If you can’t solve the problem, or if you’re unsure…

December 1, 2025

Key Takeaways The holidays are a time for joy, family gatherings​ and festive traditions​. They ​​are also a time to check in on home safety!​​ ​From twinkling lights and crowded kitchens to icy driveways and busy travel​ times​, accidents can happen when you least expect them. By taking a few simple precautions, you can focus ​more ​on…

November 20, 2025

Key Takeaways Why indoor humidity matters Simply put, humidity is the amount of moisture in the air — and it plays a big role in your home comfort. During winter, or in homes with central heating or air conditioning, indoor air can dry out quickly. ​That dryness can lead to irritated skin, scratchy throats and restless sleep. But…

November 20, 2025

Key Takeaways Regular HVAC maintenance isn’t just about keeping your home comfortable — it’s about improving efficiency, providing peace of mind by avoiding unexpected breakdowns and extending the lifespan of one of your home’s important systems. In this post, you’ll learn why preventive care matters, how to tackle five essential DIY maintenance tasks, when to call in a pro and get answers to the most common HVAC questions.  Five essential DIY HVAC maintenance tasks 1.…

November 20, 2025

Key Takeaways Most of our time is spent indoors — at home, at work or at school. But have you ever thought about the air you’re breathing inside those walls? Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) plays a big role in your health, comfort and even the condition of your home.  Exposure to pollutants can trigger allergies, asthma and other respiratory issues. Long-term exposure — especially to fine particles — has been linked to…

November 7, 2025

Key Takeaways Why Preventing Pipes from Freezing is Essential When temperatures plunge, one of the biggest threats to your home is frozen pipes. What starts as ice inside a pipe can quickly turn into a major disaster — blocking your water supply, cracking pipes​​ and releasing gallons of water that ​can ​cause extensive damage once…