Winter has a tendency to turn your home into a desert.  The cold season outside demands you to turn the heat on inside and all that heated air means dryer air. It can be difficult to balance between the heat and the humidity in your home. No...

Although it may be cold outside at the moment, it won’t be long until the spring is upon us. When seasons change, we also need to adapt our approach to cleaning and maintenance. One thing that you need to do ahead of the spring is to carry out...

With the last few snowfalls, winter is in full swing in Michigan for the season. Not only has the winter weather come, but we still have many months to go. Finding ways to keep warm seems to be a constant struggle during the winter months. If you...

Do you want things in your life to be easier? We thought so. Finding the tips and tricks around your house to make things more efficient can save you time, money, and the headache of forgetting things. You should also be comfortable in your home....

Imagine a warm sunny day. Sitting beside the pool, you feel the warm rays of the sun shining down on you, heating your skin. You take off your slippers and take a dip in the pool. After, you go for a walk on the asphalt pavement and can feel the...

Raise your hand if you like to throw money away. Crickets...Yeah, that’s what we thought. Running an efficient household helps keep money in your pocket by stopping you from spending what you don’t need to spend. Energy-efficient...

The return to school has begun and the days of summer are starting to become shorter. Fall is in the air and that means it's time for some chores around the house. Fall maintenance can help you reset after the summer and get your property...

We are still feeling the heat of summer. July was mild this year, but August tends to bring the heat. Escaping the heat by getting into a nice, cool, air-conditioned home makes everything seem a bit more manageable. Even before it starts to cool...

The world doesn’t breathe as easily as it used to breathe in the past. There is much more congestion and smog in urban areas. Even suburban neighborhoods feel the weight of more constricted air. This thickness of the air is true outside, but...

Weather can be a fickle thing. It can blaze one day then freeze the next. This year, we even had snow in May! But now the warmer weather seems to be here to stay, so air conditioning went from the last thing you probably wanted to necessary. Your AC...

The weather has been going up and down and all around in the last month or so. We’ve seen snow, thunderstorms, and bright, sunny days. At this point, the snow should be behind us, with only warm weather coming for the next few months. As we...

It seems as if rules are changing on a daily basis since the COVID-19 pandemic began to take effect. The guidelines from local and national governments have caused many people to need to stay home with their families and away from work. But what...

The stale winter indoors now draws to a close, and the fresh air is on the way.  The spring showers and temperature shifts can send the humidity through the roof in your home. Nature also is waking up and coming to life again. As beautiful...

Staying cool and a fan go hand-in-hand. If someone gets overheated, one of the first offers to help them come by “fanning” the person, either with your hand, a piece of paper, or whatever is handy. Ceiling fans are a great way to keep...

The cold is here and here to stay for the next few months. Even if you got behind on your prep work, there is still time to get your home up to par for the coming cold weather storms. While you get your home ready, make sure to prep your plumbing...

The end of the year holidays are a busy time with many friends and family traveling and visiting. The more guests you have, the higher your utility needs will be. You will need to keep everyone warm by keeping the temperature up - guests may forget...

With the first snow of the season already on the ground, winter has come. Before the serious cold sets in for the season, don’t forget about your plumbing while getting the rest of your home ready for the frosty times. Winterizing your pipes...

Now that the weather has begun to shift, the long days of summer will come to an end for the year. The leaves have already begun to change colors and before you know it, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the end of year holidays will be...

The kids are back at school, and Sundays are back to being football days. Though the days have begun to get cooler, Michigan is notorious for having surges of hot days left in its system. Most people won’t turn off their AC units yet. Though...

Clogged drains and sewers are common for homeowners everywhere. Debris going down the drain can get stuck or build up until the flow of water is slow or completely blocked. There are many fixes for blocked drains and sewers, but none are better than...