Air conditioning is pretty simple, right? You plug in an appliance, and it blows out cool air... right? As it turns out, matters are not quite that simple. Though all air conditioners do cool homes by blowing out cold air, they don't all do so in the same manner. There are actually three different types of air conditioning systems that are used to cool whole home. Which is best for you really depends on your climate, the type of heating system your home has, and your individual preferences. [Read More]

Seasonal allergies can make your life miserable and make you hate the season. There are many things you can do to keep the flare-ups down; the problem is best tackled from different angles. For example, you can use your air conditioner (AC) to reduce the number of allergens in your home; here is how: Install the Right Filter The first tip is to ensure you have installed the right filter. Remember that regular air filters are meant to trap particles big enough to affect your AC's operation, not to clean polluted air. [Read More]

If you are trying to decide on the best type of toilet to replace your current one with, then you may be trying to decide whether or not a toilet/bidet combo is something that you should be thinking about. Here are 5 reasons a toilet/bidet combo may work out great in your house: You can save a lot of money on toilet paper When you decide to go with a toilet/bidet combo you can say goodbye to buying all of that toilet paper. [Read More]

As the days get warmer and summertime weather approaches, it is time to get your home's air conditioner ready for use. The exterior air conditioner's compressor can become dirty from debris and sitting outside of your home all winter and will need some simple cleaning to prepare it. Here are some tips to help you get your air conditioner and compressor ready for the heat. Remove Winter Protective Cover Removing the winter storage cover from your air conditioner may seem like a natural first step to preparing your air conditioner for its power to be switched on, but this can commonly be forgotten. [Read More]