Atlanta Businesses Take On the Challenge of Energy Savings
The EPA reports that up to 30% of energy used in commercial buildings is wasted, but some buildings across the nation, including ones in Georgia, are working to change that statistic. 58 buildings in Georgia, […]
Whole House Humidifiers: An Answer to Low House Humidity
Winter can be a beast. Not only is it more than a little chilly outside, but even inside you might be warm but feeling a little less than comfortable. Turning up the heat in our […]
The “Big Peach” Frozen by Freak Snowstorm
It’s not often that the South sees as much “furnace and fireplace” weather as we have this season. Of course, we know that cold snaps can come and go well into April, but this winter […]
5 Weird Ways to Heat Your Home
With outside temperatures continuing to drop, it’s hardly surprising that there is greater interest in finding cheaper, more efficient ways to stay warm this winter season. And sometimes these heating methods take unusual shapes and […]
Is There a Winter Thermostat War Happening in Your Home?
It’s been cold lately. For a lot of folks, that means turning up the thermostat. But for others, their comfort level (or their angst over the impending utility bill) makes them turn that thermostat right […]
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes, Broken Furnace During Freezing Weather
Single digit temps and record lows have held an icy grip on much of North Georgia and metro Atlanta, along with most of the country, in last couple weeks. The “Arctic Vortex,” as it’s being […]
How to Make Your Old Home More Energy Efficient This Winter
Old homes can be chock-full of character, charm and enduring style. But unfortunately, they generally come up empty-handed when you consider energy efficiency. You may love the look and feel of your traditional or historic […]
Needy Georgia Families Seeking Heating Help, But Getting Left Out in the Cold
We’re still over a week away from the official start of winter on December 21st, but no one seems to have told that to Mother Nature, who has already been buffeting much of the country […]
The Chimney Myth: Why Your Fireplace Is Costing You Hundreds
Winter is upon us, which means millions of homes have crackling fires burning in the hearth, sending narrow wisps of smoke out through chimneys all across the country. However, something you probably don’t know about […]
Protect Your Family from Winter House Fires with a Furnace Inspection
With the holidays right around the corner, Atlanta has already had a visit from Jack Frost. And while everyone else is shaking the dust off their coats and turning up their heating units, local fire […]