Even in humid Virginia, indoor air naturally gets drier during the colder months. You might even notice that your hands and lips look cracked and parched, like you’ve been stranded in the desert! While you slather on some more hand lotion and lip balm, there’s another thing you can do to remedy the situation —...
The cool weather is here — has your home been as warm as you’d like? Do you find yourself wearing extra layers and turning up the thermostat more often than usual? Whether it’s a sudden change, or a gradual decline, you might be in denial about needing to upgrade your heating system. Unfortunately, it’s a...
Can you believe the weather we’ve been having in Richmond? The reality is that our weather patterns are becoming less and less predictable. We used to have a good idea of when the flurries might appear, but over the last few years, we’ve seen snow in November! You need to be prepared in case the...
Now that the winter chill is starting to creep in, you’ll be relying on your heating system a lot more. For comfort, safety, and budgetary reasons, you’ll want to make sure that everything is running efficiently. After all, the last thing you want is for it to break down on the coldest day of the...
Space heaters are a popular, affordable way to add some warmth to a room, but over the years, we’ve seen that they come with some potential hazards. Did you know that 80% of home heating fire deaths are caused by space heaters? We don’t want to terrify anyone, but this really is a serious issue....
It’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is just around the corner. Whether you’ll be quietly celebrating during this festive time or entertaining a house full of guests, you’ll want to follow some guidelines to keep everyone safe and comfortable. With everything else you’ll have going on, you probably don’t want to add anything...
Whether you’re replacing an old HVAC system or having one installed in a new home, you want to make sure you can trust the craftsmanship. As a homeowner, there are few things worse than going through the time and expense of upgrading your home, only to discover that your efforts were spoiled by shoddy work....
Richmond normally has one last end-of-summer heat wave, but Virginia weather can change very quickly. Before you know it, you’ll be cranking up the heat. After all, you want to stay warm and comfortable during those cool nights as we transition into the fall season. An often overlooked concern this time of year, however, is...
Buying a new home is exciting, but it can also be stressful. They don’t build houses like they used to, and it’s not uncommon to discover that builders cut corners. While it’s disappointing, the best thing you can do is be proactive. You’re a new homeowner and the best thing you can do is make...
All summer long, you perfected the ways to stay cool and beat the Virginia heat — now autumn is coming and things are changing again! The leaves are falling off trees, the days are getting shorter, and there’s a certain nip in the air. Yes, it feels like fall weather. How did this happen so...
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