Improving Your In-Home Air Quality

Improving Your In-Home Air Quality

The Environmental Protection Agency says the air indoors where we spend up to 90 percent of our time can be more polluted than even city smog. The first line of defense against airborne contaminants is to keep your house clean and well ventilated. Heating and cooling...
Women in Construction

Women in Construction

The Current Statistics Women make up 47% of all employed workers in the United States. When you think of an industry dominated by men, construction might be at the top of the list. Of all the people employed in construction, women comprise only 10.9% according to...
Window Heat Pumps: A Great Solution for Small Spaces

Window Heat Pumps: A Great Solution for Small Spaces

As you know, the major benefits of home heat pumps are: Lower utility bills Reduced greenhouse gases for the environment However, a traditional installed heat pump may not suit your budget or the smaller space you’d like to heat. If that’s the case, consider...
Using Air Conditioning? Think Energy Efficiency!

Using Air Conditioning? Think Energy Efficiency!

Home air conditioning offers welcome relief from the summer heat, but it can also cause your utility bill to soar. Your best cost saving option is to replace your old air conditioning with a new energy efficient system. When shopping for a new system, look for the...
Do Programmable Thermostats Really Save Energy?

Do Programmable Thermostats Really Save Energy?

A quick online search reveals a price tag of $19.90 to $272.65 for a programmable thermostat. Regardless of whether you’re considering the budget model or the deluxe version, the question still remains–will this thermostat save you money in the long run?...
What You Need to Know about Heat Pumps

What You Need to Know about Heat Pumps

Although heat pumps have long been used in many countries, they have been slow to gain acceptance in the United States. Heat pumps have become popular here in recent years due to their energy efficiency, ease of installation, size, and capacity to create zone heating...