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What Type Of AC Unit Is Right For My Home?

Depending on where you live and the size of your home, trying to find the right air conditioning system for your home can be a chore. Doing research online doesn't always help either because many experts will use acronyms you may not be familiar with or use measurements that only they know how to complete. For that reason, this article lists the most common types of air conditioning units that are around today, along with a few scenarios that they would be perfect for. Read More 

Installing a New Gas Fireplace in Your Home

Most homes will experience extremely low temperatures during the winter. To help combat these low temperatures, homeowners may consider a gas fireplace installation. Here is some insight into the process.  Consider Choosing a Gas Fireplace with Artificial Logs While it is possible to choose a gas fireplace that has a bare burner to generate heat,  many homeowners will enjoy the appearance of a wood-burning fireplace. To accommodate these preferences while still using gas to fuel the fireplace, it is possible to choose a fireplace that uses artificial logs. Read More 

Six Possible Reasons Why Your Cooling Expenses Are Higher Than Usual

In many households, air conditioning expenses can get very high during the hot summer months. If you feel that cooling expenses are higher than usual recently, you need to find out why to bring down your utility bills. The following are six possible reasons why your cooling expenses have been higher than usual lately. You're setting your thermostat at an excessively low temperature. The lower the temperature you set your thermostat during the summer, the harder your air conditioner is going to need to work. Read More 

5 Ways To Control Your Air Conditioning Bills During The Hot Summer Months

As summer rolls along and the days get hotter and longer, your air conditioner has to work harder to keep your home cool. This usually means your power bills go up too. Here are five ideas for helping your AC run more efficiently so you can keep your summer cooling bills as low as possible. 1. Keep Your AC In Good Repair Your air conditioner depends on annual cleaning and preventative maintenance to run efficiently. Read More 

Is There A Way To Prevent Emergency Plumbing Problems?

No one wants to deal with a plumbing emergency in their home, from the sudden interruption of the planned schedule for the day to the larger bill you know you'll get on weekends or after hours. However, sometimes these things just happen, and that leads most people to look for ways to prevent plumbing emergencies from happening in the first place. You can't prevent every single emergency issue; some will happen despite your best efforts. Read More