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...
Shrewd homeowners performing home-efficiency upgrades by sealing air leaks and adding insulation shouldn’t overlook one very important system. Your water heater “leaks” heat in the form of standby heat loss — heating and re-heating stored water to maintain...
Nobody likes flu season, and 2013 has brought in an especially bad one: the U.S. Centers for Disease Control reported in January that influenza has already reached epidemic levels this year. Germs and viruses like the flu thrive in cold weather, and you need a...
Ice dams are a common wintertime issue for homeowners here in southeast Michigan. If you get an ice dam on your roof, it’s a sign that your attic is in need of some TLC. The ridges of ice at your roof’s edge keep water/melted snow from draining off, creating...
