The harshness of winter often comes without warning and doesn’t just wreak havoc on the roads. It can cause some major headaches at home, too, especially when it comes to plumbing systems. Avoid dealing with plumbing difficulties this winter by
4 Simple Tips for Efficient Heating
The most expensive time of the year for heating is here and it can send home utility bills skyrocketing. Rather than brace for the worst, there are some good ways to keep your heating bills in check. Here are just
How to Save Money on Energy Bills
The average household spends $1,900 every year on utility bills, including water, heating, and electricity. These essential living expenses can really put a drain on the family budget, but there are some everyday ways you can save too. Take a
Energy Efficient Heating Infographic
As society becomes more conscious about its collective impact on the environment and natural resources, we all realize the importance of putting some eco-friendly, energy-efficient habits into practice. One place that applies most is your thermostat. With improper use, you
4 Tips to Stay Cozy and Comfortable this Winter
The cooler weather has many of us running to our thermostats to turn up the heat. If you want lasting comfort, a properly installed and sized central heating system is what you need to keep you cozy this winter. 1.
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Lessons Learned from September Living in San Diego we normally enjoy moderate, pleasant weather. Just recently this Summer our community endured a series of heat waves that put us all out of our comfort zones. Some days the combination of
5 Reasons Your Home Might Not Be Heat Efficient
Remember what you learned in physics class about thermal equilibrium? Thermodynamic systems tend toward entropy, and in the case of temperature, this means that heat dissipates as it encounters colder areas. To conserve the heat inside your home, lower your
5 Tips for Saving On Your Heating Bill
We’re skipping over the summer heat and diving headlong into the autumn and winter chill, trading in those t-shirts for jackets and sweaters. With that chill comes the extra expense of keeping your home warm. It’s a human necessity to
Almost Autumn: Home Heating Safety Tips
Summer is coming to an end, which means you can power off the air conditioner and start warming up the heater for those cool autumn and winter days. However, heating equipment comes with a whole host of dangers. In 2010
Preparing Your Home for Cooler Months
It’s hard to call it winterizing your home when you live in a climate like San Diego’s. Nevertheless, winterizing your home can save your household significant amounts of money each year on heating costs, and in the long term on