Green Ways to Winterize Your Home – Part 2

Today, I am going to talk about more ways to warm up your home during these cold winter days without turning up your thermostat. Don’t underestimate the value of cleaning or replacing your furnace filters once a month when you are using the heat. If the filters are dirty, it restricts the airflow and uses more energy. You can also get a permanent filter, which will not only reduce the waste of the old filters, but also the hassle of changing them. However, the permanent filters may not come cheap – they can cost between $50 to $1,000 and more. … Continue reading

Giving Your Home A New Year’s Physical

In a previous blog I addressed New Year’s resolutions and how homeowners should resolve to create a comprehensive home maintenance plan. Not only will it get 2007 off to a great start, it will likely prevent costly problems in the months to come. Sure, like many resolutions the concept may sound terrific at first, but once it’s time to actually roll up your sleeves and get to work your enthusiasm may wane and your resolution to whip your home into shape fall flat. This is where I find having a checklist and a prodding (I mean helpful) spouse comes in … Continue reading