With any major change in the weather, we can expect to see changes in many of our utility bills throughout the year.  With an unstable economy and the rising costs of energy, many homeowners are considering all ways possible to lower their monthly home expenses.  The following are some...

If you’re in the market for a new water heater, you’re in luck. Modern water heaters are more energy-efficient than they have ever been. Whether you choose a tankless water heater or a hot water tank depends on where you plan to use the unit, how much hot water...

The kids are heading back to school, football season has begun and the dog days of summer are slowly fading away.  Yes, it’s hard to believe that we are only a few months away from switching off the air conditioning and then cranking up the heat in our homes....

Looking to take advantage of federal tax credits, as well as improve your home’s efficiency this year?  Then it might be just the time to look at replacing your outdated heat pump with a geothermal unit that is ENERGY STAR rated.   Geothermal heat pumps can provide residential homes...

We’ve all heard of “ozone action days” on our local news stations, particularly in the summertime when the air can be hot and downright thick.  While the ozone layer around the Earth protects us from damaging ultraviolet rays, the ozone on the Earth’s surface (“ground-level ozone”) is hazardous because...

An easy and inexpensive investment in your home that can also help the environment   If you haven’t already heard, these days it’s all about “going green” and saving energy, resources and our environment.  Most homeowners want to do the right thing by the environment through their home, but sometimes, the...

And the Winners are…. Mr. and Mrs. Dillon of Lawrenceville! We are pleased to announce that Mr. and Mrs. Dillon of Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood were the lucky winners of our Oldest Furnace Contest as a result of an entry they made during the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show in...

What is Zoning? Zoning divides your home into separate “comfort” areas and makes your comfort equipment cool or heat only areas that need conditioning. For example, a living room with a large bay window may stay too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. A zoning...

Water Conservation Tips While it may be pouring outside, your water usage inside can remain minimal.  1. The use of faucet aerators and spray taps reduce water. These items put millions of air bubbles into the water, reducing the amount of water lost while suds form. 2. Flow control...

While we all might dream of performing a total overhaul of our kitchen or bathroom, sometimes it just isn’t practical.  So, in the meantime, consider updating your plumbing, both fixtures and systems, to add value and modern touches to the rooms where they can really make a difference to...