Buying a New House? Don’t ignore the HVAC.
Whenever we take the plunge into the real estate market the quest for a new home can be so exhilarating (and a little bit overwhelming at...
Don’t forget to put your Central AC on the spring cleaning punch list.
I live with my older brother in a 3-bedroom house in the northeast and when it comes to house cleaning we usually play something I like...
Top 10 HVAC #Fails
Hey, nobody’s perfect - as the pics below can attest. While the lighter side of HVAC mishaps is good for an easy laugh, the discomfort...
Thermostat Wars (part II)
When I was a kid growing up the temperature in our house was always a problem. It was cold in the winter and hot and sweaty in the...
Space Heater or Money Eater?
Of all home appliances the space heater is perhaps received with the most ambivalence; it’s loved for the instantaneous comfort it offers...
Heat Poor in the Energy Rich USA
For tens of millions of Americans the winter is a time for layering up, staying in and shoveling out. From blistering winds to icy roads...
Blow-dryer + box cutter + window insulation kit + 20 minutes = $$$
Photo Courtesy of Thrifty and Chic Every year, when it starts to get cold, and I can feel a slight breeze coming from closed windows or...
Winter vs. Your House. Who’s winning?
Even though this has been a relatively mild winter so far, we all know that the deep freeze is coming. It’s never too late to get the...
Thump, thwack, clank. HVAC noises to watch out for.
If you’ve ever seen the engine light come on in your car or broken down on the side of the road, you know that feeling that comes over...
When you upgrade your thermostat don’t throw your old one in the trash.
We are big on upgrading thermostats. Many homeowners are still using those round dials that look like they were designed and built in the...
