Space heaters are fantastic solutions to heating any space, from small to large, and even in the great expanse of the outdoors. Deciding between a quartz and ceramic space heater will be important: here’s a guide to all the ins and outs. To begin, let’s understand what each option is, and how they work. …
If you are in the middle of a remodel or have an older home with no air conditioner you may be considering having a unit installed. There can be a lot of expenses involved in installing air conditioning. To cut costs you may be considering purchasing a secondhand unit. You may be saving up to …
Recently I moved into a new office which doesn’t have AC. While it’s not too hot most of the year, when it’s hot, I need to cool it down. It’s a small space; only 450 sq. ft. so I thought I’d give the Blaux Portable Destop “AC” a shot. FYI, it’s not an air conditioner. …
5 summers ago we had a heatwave in Vancouver, BC. I live in an area that doesn’t get all that hot and if it does, it’s not hot for that long. While I like living in a place that isn’t too hot, the problem is most houses don’ have central air. When the heat comes, …
Tucked away in some remote hidey-hole of your home, your boiler is probably feeling quite neglected by now, but as the faithful heating hub of your home, it deserves some attention. Maintaining your properties boiler may sound dull, but there are some major reasons it should be on your agenda. What are those reasons? A …
Podcast Version: I don’t know about the rest of you homebodies, but I’ve been sick as hell lately! Not from the coronavirus, fortunately. But I totally had a jumpscare for a minute because of the nonstop coughing that started out mild in my throat, then turned into the kind of wracking chest coughs we’ve been …
Winter is coming…and that means the outdoor patio heating season is now in full swing. What better way to spend time outside with friends sipping a winter IPA than outside on the patio overlooking a snow-white backyard. This sounds like a good time but can quickly go from bad to worse if you don’t have …
If you have older windows in your home, there’s a good chance that they are drafty and none-too-insulating. Maybe they’re single pane. Maybe there are gaps around the frame that icy winter breezes and ambitious summertime insects can squeeze through. Whatever the case, you have a problem. What’s the solution? You could have the windows …
What is a Heat Pump? A heat pump is a heating and air conditioning system that works all year long. During the colder months, a heat pump will warm air from the outside and pump it inside your home. During the warmer months, the process works in reverse; the system will pump the inside warm …
Furnace filters aren’t the most glamorous topic, but they are absolutely vital to your health and the health of your HVAC system. The right filter will help keep everything running smoothly by filtering out particles. These particles can be bad for your health, particularly if you have allergies, but they can also take a toll …
We all know that comfort is an important part of life. But the reality is, most of us have price constraints on what we can afford. In addition, concerns about the environment leave us looking for more efficient ways to insulate ourselves from the harsh external world. The heating and cooling of our workplaces and …
One of your most essential tasks as a homeowner is to keep your HVAC functioning effectively and efficiently. The technology is advancing all the time, and it’s possible to keep your house at an ideal temperature without prohibitively high energy costs, but there is always going to be maintenance to do, and you won’t have …
Specs: Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Sq. Ft.: 2,639 Year build: 1930 Source: Redfin
Air conditioners are essential to homes, especially during hot seasons such as summer. As a modern appliance that battles the heat, air conditioners are multi functional not known by many people. By the name itself, an air conditioner unit keeps the air well ventilated and while in use. Inside a home, the air cannot circulate …
This is a sponsored post by eHeat.com. Having a warm, toasty home is something every homeowner dreams of when temperatures start to drop – and in some parts of the world it’s a necessity. But when you invest a lot of money and time in the interior design of your home, to reflect your lifestyle …
Most of us look forward to the summer season because it brings with it a great many things like delicious summer fruits, colorful blooming flowers, and the blazing sunshine. Summer is also the perfect time to head over to the beach and get that perfect beach body tan. As you thoroughly enjoy the summer season …
Installing an insulation system can drastically reduce energy consumption in your house. This is the best way to keep your house cool in the summers while keeping it warm during the winters. However, most of the modern homes are designed to be energy efficient themselves, and there is no point in installing the system then. …
For many of us, staying cool in a climate-controlled home is the best way to survive the sweltering heat in the summer months. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 85 percent of homes in the South use central air conditioning while it’s 90 percent for new homes today. About three-quarters of all U.S. homes …
You know that winter’s at hand when dry air becomes an issue. The winter season brings with it low humidity as well as a string of problems from worsening allergies, parched nasal membranes, dry skin to nosebleeds and static electricity. The humidifier fixes these issues by regulating the moisture in your home. On the other …
Burning firewood has been used as a primary heat source by humans for millennia, yet until the invention of a reliable combustion chamber e.g. the wood burning stove, much of this heat was lost to the environment. In 1646 the first US foundry began the production of wood stoves, which would be one of the …