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Our desert climate can wreak havoc on your skin and mucous membranes; make us susceptible to colds and flu, cause static electricity, and even dry out the wood in your home. Having the “dry heat” of the desert outside our homes is one thing, but when you lack humidity in your house, it can be […]

If you knew what was living in your air vents, you’d call us to clean them right away. The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) has published a guide to this process and they say you should have the ducts that propel the heat or cool air through your home cleaned every three to five […]

Homeownership comes with chores; we all know this. While our seasons don’t change as dramatically as someone’s in Maine, we do feel the nights getting chillier as school starts back up. With the fall season comes home improvements that are necessary to keep your home in good working order – whether you live in Nebraska […]

If your air conditioner is 10 to 15 years old, it’s past time to replace it. Older units are simply not as energy efficient as new Energy Star certified HVAC equipment. If you’re thinking about replacing your unit this fall, you probably have lots of questions about what to buy and what options are available. […]

The hurricanes in Florida and Texas have been on our minds lately. Our thoughts go out to all those poor families who lost their homes. It got us thinking about what we would do in a similar emergency situation. While Nevada isn’t prone to hurricanes, we do get some torrential downpours periodically, not to mention […]

The nights can get very chilly in the Nevada and Arizona desert. But during the daytime, temperatures can soar. Because of the extremes on either end of the spectrum, our utility bills can also skyrocket. That’s the best reason to install a programmable thermostat. This article talks about how to use a programmable thermostat to […]