Did you know that the average person spends approximately 90 percent of their time indoors? This is a surprising statistic that has plenty of ramifications for your home, especially if your indoor air quality isn’t up to snuff. Good indoor air quality is the hallmark of a healthy home.
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Breathe Easy: Simple Ways to Achieve a Healthy Home
Tuesday, March 24th, 2015The Difference Between Active & Passive Solar Heating
Thursday, March 19th, 2015
Homeowners in sunny regions can take advantage of both active and passive solar heating to keep their homes comfortable. Active heating captures sunlight, either as heat or electricity, to augment heating systems, while passive heating captures heat from the sun as it comes into your home through windows, roofs and walls to heat objects in your home.
What Does a SEER Rating Actually Mean?
Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
If you’re planning on replacing the cooling system in your home, you may have run into some unfamiliar technical terms. One of the most common and most important term related to air conditioning is SEER, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. How to Prevent Ductwork Contamination in Your Home
Thursday, March 12th, 2015
The HVAC ductwork hidden behind your home’s walls and ceilings is essential for distributing the air your family breathes, so keeping it free of contaminants is very important. Here’s how to prevent ductwork contamination and to keep your air supply free of pollen, mold, dust mites, bacteria, chemical residues and other undesirable pollutants:
Avoid The Health Effects of High Humidity with a Dehumidifier
Tuesday, March 10th, 2015
Our Fresno area’s humid summer months can either be a relief from arid conditions, or it can cause certain health problems in sensitive individuals. Since high-humidity environments can often cause allergy and respiratory issues, many homeowners have discovered that whole-home dehumidifiers can keep them healthier and happier throughout the humid months.
5 Surprising Indoor Allergy Triggers in Your Home
Thursday, March 5th, 2015
If you have allergies, you know how important – and how difficult – it can be to find relief in your own home. Unfortunately, indoor environments can concentrate air pollution, especially if they don’t have a working ventilation system. The Relationship Between Energy Efficiency and Your Home’s Building Envelope
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015
The level of comfort, efficiency and protection your home’s building envelope provides depends on your home’s construction and maintenance. The relationship between your home’s building envelope and efficiency is determined by your home’s structural integrity, the load placed on your HVAC system and your monthly energy bills.
Discover the Best Way to Mount Solar Panels to Your Roof
Thursday, February 26th, 2015
A solar power system can reduce your home’s reliance on the local electricity grid, while significantly reducing monthly energy expenses. To get the best performance, it’s important to mount solar panels the right way. Remember, solar panels are relatively expensive and any damage caused to them during installation can completely ruin your project.
5 Incredible Reasons to Build a Custom Home Today
Tuesday, February 24th, 2015
The difference between buying an existing home and building your own custom home can be vast. Here are five excellent reasons why you should build your own custom home and get exactly what you want out of your new residence. Rely on a Pro to Calculate BTUs for HVAC Sizing
Thursday, February 19th, 2015
Installing a new HVAC system is an investment that can impact home comfort and energy bills for many years to come. As such, it’s important to get it right the first time since there are no test drives. The secret to maximizing efficiency and comfort comes down to proper HVAC sizing. You should only trust an experienced pro that follows industry best practices to correctly calculate BTUs for HVAC sizing.