In Ontario, Arbor Week is celebrated from the last Friday in April through the first Sunday in May, which means this year’s Arbor Week is right around the corner. What are you doing to celebrate the environment? With the recent focus on healthier living and protecting the environment, there’s no better time to celebrate… Read more »
Sources of Fires in Ontario
Dealing with a fire is one of every homeowner’s worst nightmares, but did you know that in most cases fires are completely preventable? There are many different sources of house fires, but taking the proper preventative measures can eliminate most of them. From cooking accidents to appliance malfunctions, let’s look at the most common sources… Read more »
Don’t Spring a Leak – Replace Your Washing Machine Hoses
As we use our washing machines just like any other appliance, parts on them wear and eventually need replacing. An example of this would be the hoses that lead to the machine, often attached in the back and disposing of the waste water from the machine. Most models today use rubber for its durability, but… Read more »
Get Your Electronic Air Cleaner Clean with an Acid Bath
Keeping the air in our home clean is very important to protecting the health of your family. That’s why many have installed appliances like electronic air cleaners to make sure the air in their homes is always breathable. To make sure they keep running at optimum levels, however, they require regular cleaning. The main… Read more »
Keep Fresh, Warm Air With an HRV
Have you ever noticed that it gets a little stuffy in your home during the winter with the heat on all the time? Keeping your energy bills down, while also maintaining a warm and toasty home, free of pollutants and full of fresh air is a tough job – and it can’t be done with… Read more »
Modern Technology Helps Make Your Air Cleaner
As residents of the modern age, we count on our technology to make our lives better. From computers to cellphones to smarter cars, technology continues to give us better experiences and an easier life. Technology can also be used to improve the quality of life at your home by providing you with cleaner air. … Read more »
Proper Use of Programmable Thermostat Can Save You Money
Modern technology has added many new conveniences to our daily lives that have made it easier to connect, get work done and even save money. One underappreciated innovation is the programmable thermostat. This handy little addition to your home can end up saving you a significant amount of money each winter by cutting down on… Read more »
Keep Kitchen and Bathroom Vents Clear
As you start buttoning up your home for the frosty weather ahead, you’ve probably not considered how well your kitchen and bathroom ventilation systems are cleaned and in perfect working order. However, both areas should be checked before sealing up your windows and shutting the doors this fall. Here are a few important reasons to… Read more »
Schedule Your Furnace Maintenance Today
As September starts up and the crisper air of fall starts working its way into the forecast, many people are turning their air conditioners and fans off and getting ready to start the furnace for the winter months ahead. Now is the perfect time to schedule a furnace cleaning and maintenance appointment to make sure that… Read more »
Why Now Is a Great Time to Have Your Chimney Cleaned
If you’re like most people who own a fireplace, you use it occasionally throughout the winter and you don’t really think about it throughout the rest of the year. This often means that people don’t think to have their chimneys cleaned until right before winter, usually in late fall. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the best… Read more »