How a Properly Sized Heater Can Save You Money on Energy Bills

Man fixing a heating system

If your energy bills spike during winter, your heater might be the problem. A heater that’s too big or too small for your home won’t work efficiently, costing you more each month.

’Heater size directly impacts your heating system’s efficiency and energy usage. An oversized furnace will short-cycle, wasting energy. In contrast, an undersized heater will struggle to warm your home, run constantly, and increase your energy bill.

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Pros and Cons of Using Plastic Sheeting Over Your Windows

When the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, you might be thinking about getting your home ready for the chilly months that lie ahead. 

You’re not alone.

One popular DIY solution that often comes up is adding plastic sheeting over windows. It makes sense…after all it’s been reported that we can lose as much as 30% of our heat through these portals.

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How to Maintain Clean Indoor Air During Summer Months

For many people, hot summer weather means outdoor fun. It’s hard to resist the siren call of the beach and the family road trip when the mercury rises and the days get longer. But summertime also means that wildfires, thunderstorms, and air quality alerts will sometimes send you back inside into the hopefully cooler but often not-so-fresh air. Fortunately, we’ve rounded up 12 ways to maintain cleaner indoor air during the summer months.

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6 Tips to Keep Wine Glasses Dust-Free

It’s been a long, tiring day, and you’re looking forward to chilling out with Netflix and your favorite wine. 

You reach for the beautiful crystal wine glass you bought on vacation in Venice, only to find it covered in dust. 

Kinda takes the thrill out of your evening, am I right? Who wants to wash dishes when their sore feet are screaming obscenities, and the couch is calling their name?

Dust happens, and while it’s easy enough to get rid of it, why not stop it before it starts? There are ways to keep your wine glasses free of dust and grime, and we’ve shared some of them with you below. 

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