Duct Cleaning – When is it Necessary?
Duct Cleaning – When is it Necessary? There is quite a bit of conflicting information about duct cleaning, its benefits and when it’s necessary. Here is the reality: When duct cleaning is ...
How to Be Comfortable and Stylish on Hot Summer D...
Hot summer days don’t only call for air conditioners. cool drinks and trips to the beach, the appropriate choice of clothing is a must to keep yourself from sweating like a pig. In order to...
Several Things to Check Before Calling an AC Repa...
Summers come and give people a great opportunity to go to the lake or spend hours in a pool. It definitely is a great time to immerse in these leisurely activities. However, when at home on...
Climate Change in Southern Australia
If residents in Southern Australia think that they have suffered a great deal already because of extreme weather recently, then they’re in for a surprise. Experts say that the region is bou...
Duct Cleaning: What Are the Benefits and When Sho...
Duct Cleaning: What Are the Benefits and When Should it Be Done? Increased energy bills, heightened issues with allergens and air quality that is less than it should be can disrupt the peac...
Those Tax Breaks for Energy-Efficient Heating and...
Those Tax Breaks for Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling Systems: The Clock Is Ticking A legislative package extending tax credits for residents installing eligible energy-efficient improv...
Your Overworked Air Conditioner: How You Can Give...
Your Overworked Air Conditioner: How You Can Give It a Helping Hand Galveston’s long, hot cooling season can take a toll on your air conditioner, especially during the height of the summer ...
What is the Life Span of a Furnace?
What is the Life Span of a Furnace? The life span of a furnace is a more complicated question than you might first imagine. Yes, many pieces and parts in a furnace are replaceable, extendin...
Volatile Organic Compounds: Why You Want Them out...
Volatile Organic Compounds: Why You Want Them out of Your Indoor Air Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) could be posing a health risk to you and your family. VOCs have many sources; most com...
Ductless Mini Splits: Best Uses for Heating and C...
Ductless Mini Splits: Best Uses for Heating and Cooling Flexibility Ductless mini splits are slim, compact heating and air conditioning units that can be mounted in rooms or spaces. They’re...
The Interdependent Systems in Your Energy-Efficie...
The Interdependent Systems in Your Energy-Efficient Houston Home Imagine a marathon runner who trains well and develops strong leg muscles, but also smokes. Those runner’s calves can’t do t...
Green Heating Alternatives
Heating your home doesn’t only use up a lot of money on bills, it also consumes a whole lot of energy. On its own it accounts for up to 29% of energy use in an average American home. Imagin...
Severe Weather Still Affecting Some Areas in Euro...
Severe weather is still affecting many parts of Europe. Due to the occurrence of extreme weather, there have been hundreds of flights that were either delayed or canceled. In fact, Frankfu...
7 Savvy Ways to Minimize Your Energy Consumption ...
7 Savvy Ways to Minimize Your Energy Consumption to Maximize Your Energy Savings All of us want to save energy whenever we can. Unfortunately, many homeowners have very little idea how to m...
Take Steps for Home Safety Before You Travel for ...
Take Steps for Home Safety Before You Travel for the Holidays When you travel, it’s important to ensure that your home is safe and secure, so that you can return to your house the way you l...
Why European Weather Forecasters Are Better
Weather forecasting might have been invented in the United States, but the Europeans are beating them at it right now. In the past few months, the European weather agency has beaten the U.S...
Buying a Furnace? Consult Our Quick Guide
Buying a Furnace? Consult Our Quick Guide Buying a furnace is a long-term investment that greatly affects enjoyment of your home, so a little advance planning goes a long way. Knowing how t...
Insulation Basics for Your Greater Houston Home
Insulation Basics for Your Greater Houston Home Every homeowner knows insulation is important. In the Greater Houston area, where daytime temperatures typically exceed 70 degrees for ten mo...
Staying Cool through the Heat
Summer is coming to town and that means the heat wave is about to strike. Do you know what you can do in order to stay cool during these times? There are many ideas that you can try out and...
What Not to Wear to Work in the Summer
When the heat is at its paramount during the summertime, you don’t want your choice of clothing to weigh you down or add to the discomfort. Especially when at work, your wardrobe options wi...
Air Purifying Plants That Can Help With Your IAQ
Air Purifying Plants That Can Help With Your IAQ From using “green” cleaning products to purchasing home furnishings that don’t give off harmful gases, consumers are on the lookout for gree...
Prepare your Air Conditioning Unit for Summer
As the real summer waves are about to hit, it is now time to prepare your home air conditioning unit. According to an air conditioning company, majority of the service calls they receive du...
How to Seal Your Attic for Year-Round Energy Effi...
How to Seal Your Attic for Year-Round Energy Efficiency When it comes to energy waste and efficiency loss, there are few areas more responsible for problems than your attic, especially duri...
Air Sealing Your Greater Houston Home, Step by St...
Air Sealing Your Greater Houston Home, Step by Step There is a harsh truth to face: The air leakage going on in your home at this very moment may be killing your energy efficiency. Luckil...
Climate Change: US Taxpayers Paying Huge
Extreme weather caused by climate change is fundamentally causing the US taxpayers to pay high and still growing costs. The U.S. Government Accountability Office warned in February that cli...
Extreme Weather Damages Wheat Crops, Leads to Les...
Britain has become the most recent victim of extreme weather; it just experienced the wettest autumn and coldest spring in 50 years. This devastating event forced British food manufacturers...
Reducing Energy Use Through CoolNYC Program
CoolNYC program, a partnership with ConEd and ThinkEco, focuses on giving cost-effective energy management tips for people with air conditioning units at home. Through the use of a smart ou...
Suspect Your Ductwork Needs a Cleaning? It Does i...
Suspect Your Ductwork Needs a Cleaning? It Does if You Answer Yes to Any of These 3 Questions While it’s debatable whether you need to schedule professional ductwork cleaning or a regular ...
The Basic Ins and Outs of Air Conditioning
The Basic Ins and Outs of Air Conditioning Your air conditioner works 24/7 to keep you cool throughout the long, hot Houston area summer. Knowing a little about how your air conditioning sy...
Check your AC Unit Before Weather Heats Up
During summer, your air conditioning unit is the most valuable appliance in your home. But according to U.S. Census Bureau, more than three million of air conditioning systems fail each yea...
Flooding in Europe Raises Climate Change Concern
The recent flooding experienced in Germany, where the Danube river is located, has raised some concerns about climate change today. The flooding in the area, which rarely happens, has alarm...
Urbanization and Extreme Weather in the Arab Regi...
The Arab region is starting to see large areas becoming urbanized today. Areas that have been covered by the desert in the past are now places where cities are being built. Experts are now ...