Reading your gas bill, particularly during a long Michigan winter, may not be the highlight of your month. In addition to the seasonal hit on your household budget, there are lots of facts and figures that may not make the most interesting reading. However, that...
Condensing gas furnaces are among the most energy-efficient options for keeping away the cold of southeast Michigan’s winters. If you’ve been thinking about installing one of these furnaces in your home, knowing the basics of how they work will make your...
While forced-air heating does a decent job warding off the Michigan winter chill, it rarely provides the kind of cozy, even heating most of us prefer. For truly comfortable warmth, a radiant heating system is often a better choice. Radiant heating is based on electric...
A number of creature comforts — those things that make us most comfortable in our own homes — require the use of energy. In an effort to manage your energy bills you may think you need to make drastic changes or invest a lot of money, but small changes can...
The air in your southeast Michigan home contains gaseous pollutants and particles including mold, pollen, bacteria, viruses and dust. According to the EPA, the air in the typical home is one of the top five environmental hazards. Poor indoor air quality can cause a...
