5 Simple Air Conditioner Spring Cleaning Tips

Without a doubt, air conditioners are the key to maintaining comfort during those warm and sometimes scorching periods in the summer. But neglecting your AC until summer fully hits can be a costly mistake. Without regular air conditioner maintenance, this can result in malfunctions and poor performance overall. To ensure that your AC unit is running … Continued

3 Common HVAC Questions & Answers to Help Improve System Efficiency

Homeowners face many challenges, and with the rising cost of living, energy efficiency is high on the list of priorities. That said, improvements to your HVAC system can be a step in the right direction in order to reduce utility costs. Check out these frequently asked HVAC questions and answers to help keep your system running efficiently.

4 Money-Saving Air Conditioner Efficiency Tips Every Homeowner Should Follow

Summer and hot, sticky weather are right around the corner. Pretty soon your home’s air conditioner will be chugging away trying to keep you and your family cool on those 95-degree days. While we highly recommend a 21-Point AC Tune-Up before summer officially kicks into high gear, there are also several things you can do yourself … Continued

Thermostat Not Working? 3 Common Causes & Solutions

It’s finally starting to feel like summer, and the outdoor heat will soon be on. While many of us are looking forwad to warmer termperatures, many of us prefer to keep things cool inside our homes. However, a malfunctioning or not-so-efficient thermostat can’t exactly help offer relief from the heat. If your thermostat isn’t working, take a look … Continued

Home Safety Tips Every Family Should Follow: Emergency Kits

Now that blizzards and freezing conditions are over for now (hopefully we didn’t just jinx ourselves), most of us are out of hibernation mode and are now thinking about warmer temperatures, sunshine, and outdoor fun. But safety never take a holiday. Even with sunnier conditions, the spring and summer months can also bring new hazardous … Continued

Home Safety Tips Every Family Should Follow: Cooking with Crawling Toddlers

Anyone who’s been a parent for more than 20 minutes can testify that performing previously simple household tasks become more complicated and accident-prone when you have little ones to watch as well. (Yet another reason to always have first aid and emergency kits on-hand!) Kids are inquisitive, eager to learn, and they love to help! While … Continued

Keep Cool with These Home Comfort Ideas for Summer

Summer is upon us — and that means keeping cool outdoors can seem like a never-ending challenge. (Luckily there are several great beaches in the Twin Cities to enjoy.) But it doesn’t have to be a challenge indoors! In fact, these home comfort ideas will help you save energy, lower your utility bills — all while keeping … Continued

Home Safety Tips Every Family Should Follow: Fourth of July Fireworks

The Fourth of July is a time for backyard barbecues, festive parades, and public fireworks shows in the Twin Cities. But since the state has relaxed its policy on personal fireworks displays to include sparklers and spark-emitting cones and tubes, it’s high time to think through a list of home safety tips that can help … Continued

When Water Heater Replacement Is Needed

Keeping things cool may be more of a top priority right now given the season, but we all still need hot water in our homes. Your water heater works every day, so it pays to maintain it properly. Regular maintenance will keep it working for longer, and that saves you money and inconvenience. Even though … Continued

Critical Home Maintenance Tips for Fall

Fall is the perfect time to get your home winter-ready. It’s not too cold yet, so there’s no excuse to put off the maintenance your home needs! So take action now! These critical home maintenance tips for fall will help you prevent problems all winter long. Clean your gutters In the winter, clogged gutters can lead … Continued