While you're decorating and getting your home ready for Fall gatherings, it's important to check your air filters and schedule a HVAC tune-up to prepare for the next season. If home-ownership is newer to you, you may be unfamiliar with what exactly your air filters do, why it's important to change them at least every 3 months and how to install them correctly. The air filter's purpose is to … [Read more...] about Replace Your Air Filters & Schedule a Tune-up this Fall
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No Fail Pumpkin Bites Recipe
These are the cutest, easiest little pumpkin muffins you'll ever make. Only three ingredients! Perfect for any Fall event and can be made allergy-free for school treats or dietary restrictions. Makes 24 mini muffins Ingredients: 1 can pumpkin puree 1 box cake mix (spiced cake mix, vanilla, white or gluten-free) 1 tbsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice (or as much as you'd like!) Directions: 1. Grease … [Read more...] about No Fail Pumpkin Bites Recipe
Caulk Your Home for Better Performance and Lower Bills
Energy-saving measures take many forms, and your home's performance can be enhanced by both professional and DIY activities related to limiting energy loss. According to Energy Star, you can save up to 10 percent on your home heating and cooling costs by doing some simple air sealing work. A combination of sealing air leaks with caulk and supplementing your attic insulation can lead to lower … [Read more...] about Caulk Your Home for Better Performance and Lower Bills
What Should You Do with an Air Conditioning Unit that Never Stops Running
Many air conditioning systems are so quiet you never notice the gentle hum that tells you they’re working. You may hear a “click” when the system kicks on and never think anything about it. However, you’ll pay attention when it starts to feel like the house never gets cooled out even when your unit is working. Check Your Thermostat The first thing you should do if you notice your air … [Read more...] about What Should You Do with an Air Conditioning Unit that Never Stops Running
The Importance of Home Performance Evaluations
Alabama homeowners who would like to improve energy efficiency may not know how to identify effective household energy-saving solutions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program recommends a whole-house approach to energy conservation. If you have high energy bills, uneven heating and cooling or a lot of dust, your home may benefit from a home performance evaluation. Home … [Read more...] about The Importance of Home Performance Evaluations
Cooling Tips to Save You Money This Summer
Soaring temperatures can cause your cooling bills to skyrocket. Cooling bills are one of the largest utility bills that households face each year. If you want to save money while keeping cool in your home this summer, it is important for you to be proactive about reducing your energy usage. Save Money On Your Cooling Bills These tips will let you lower your cooling bills this summer without … [Read more...] about Cooling Tips to Save You Money This Summer
