What Is a MERV Rating?

Choosing the Right MERV Rating For Your Furnace Filter or Air Cleaner

MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. It…

Space Heater Safety Tips

Did you know? 80 percent of home heating fire deaths in the U.S. are caused space heaters and 32 percent of…

Protect Your Family From Hot Water Scalding

Every year in the U.S. more that 2,000 infants and children are treated for hot water scalding. In…

Solving Common Oil Boiler Problems

Oil boilers are generally very reliable. When problems arise it's usually the result of a lack of maintenance, a misconfiguration,…

Buying a Home? Here Are the Plumbing Systems To Check

Buying a home is a big investment. It's important to do your research to ensuring…

Where Is the Water Shut-Off Valve?

Does everyone in your household know where your home’s main water shut-off valve is? If a pipe leaks or…

Save Water With These Products For Your Home

Water is a valuable resource in Michigan. Whether it comes from a private well or the city,…

5 Common Causes of Poor AC Performance

Today's central air conditioners are generally very reliable. When problems arise it's usually the result of lack of…

Does Closing Vents In In Unoccupied Rooms Save Energy?

Many homes have rooms that go unoccupied for long periods of time. Guest rooms, bedrooms and…

5 Reasons There's Not Enough Hot Water

Is your water heater failing to provide enough hot water even after turning up the thermostat? Here are…