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Furnace Fiascos Avoided

When I was a kid, we lived in a home that didn't have a central furnace. Instead, we relied heavily on a wood burning stove to supply our home with the heat we needed for the long winter. I have some fond memories of sitting around the furnace and enjoying family time, but it was frustrating trying to keep the furnace stocked with wood to keep us warm and toasty. This blog is all about maintaining and servicing any type of furnace so you can keep it running well and heating your family home successfully. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you visit regularly.

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When Should You Keep Your AC On High?

Posted on October 3, 2016

If you love to feel the cool air blasting out of your vents during the hot summer months, then you probably love your air conditioner. However, air conditioning can get quite pricey if you want your home to remain as cool as possible for several months at a time. If you have noticed your electricity bills rising, then it may be wise to raise the temperature in your home to about 78 degrees Fahrenheit. [Read More]

Frugal Living Guide To Keeping Your Energy Bills Bargain-Basement Low

Posted on September 26, 2016

If you're truly dedicated to frugal living, you're probably already implementing a lot of the common energy-saving tips out there. Likely, you keep your home temperature warmer during the summer and cooler during the winter, take shorter showers, and unplug your electronics when they're not in use. But there's always room to go even lower with your energy bills! Here are some super frugal ways to get your bills lower than low. [Read More]

Common Causes Of Water Loss In Your Plumbing Fixture Traps

Posted on September 19, 2016

Every plumbing fixture in your home should have a trap between the fixture and drain line. This trap, which maintains a small volume of water that blocks the passage out of the fixture, serves to prevent foul-smelling sewer gas from entering your home. While it isn't usually harmful, the odor is unpleasant and can even cause eye and respiratory distress. That is why having a functioning trap is important. Unfortunately, plumbing traps sometimes lose their water for various reasons, thus opening your home up to gas seepage. [Read More]

Three Ways to Reduce Dust and Toxins in Your Home

Posted on September 16, 2016

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the quality of the indoor air in your home might be more hazardous than the outdoor air located in major cities. This may be alarming to you, and it might be something you want to look into. When indoor air quality is poor, it means there is a lot of dust and toxins in the air. If you want to remove these things from the air in your home so your house is a safer place to live, you may want to consider doing one or more of the following things. [Read More]