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More than 50 million Americans live with common allergies. If that describes you, you may dread spring and fall when your allergies seem to flair up with the changes of the season. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Denver is one of the friendliest places for allergy sufferers. But that’s of little … Continued

It feels great to spend time in the summer sun when you’re relaxing by the pool or having adventures in the mountains. But having summer sun warm up your home isn’t quite as fun… especially when you get your energy bill in the mail. You may be wondering how to lower your energy bills without … Continued

Most people laugh if you mention Colorado and humidity in the same sentence. If you’ve been here for any length of time, you realize just how dry Colorado can be.  A 98 degree day in June may have relative humidity at 18 percent. Compare that to a similar day in New Orleans, where relative humidity … Continued

As temperatures continue to rise all across the globe, air conditioners are in more demand than ever.  What you might not know is that air conditioners use more electricity than any other appliance inside your home. Collectively, staying cool adds up to about 10 percent of all electricity we use on planet earth.  And that’s … Continued

As a homeowner, it pays to be handy and ready to take on different projects all the time. It may require tinkering with the sprinkler system this week, and fixing a broken window the next. There’s an unlimited supply of projects -between updates and maintenance, you’ll never grow bored.  Yet homeowners are notorious for jumping … Continued

Indoor air quality has become a topic of conversation these days. Thanks to numerous articles and stories about air quality, most people understand that certain harmful contaminants can do more harm than good if they settle into your home.  Mold often tops the list. You probably know someone who has had mold damage inside their … Continued

96. 97. 98. We’ve fallen into a pattern of “hot” and “hotter” during the long summers here in Colorado. While air conditioners were once optional, it’s almost impossible to thrive in the heat without a functioning air conditioner to help cool you down.  Heat isn’t the only thing your air conditioner is designed to control. … Continued

Remember when catching a cold was no big deal? You put up with a few days of coughing and sneezing, and life went on.  The past couple of years has made even a common cold a big deal. At the first sign of a sniffle, you pull out sanitizing wipes and health tests. You want … Continued

When it’s time to replace your HVAC equipment, one of the most daunting aspects of the process is often finding a company to trust. No matter how many companies you call to provide proposals, every HVAC quote says something different. And the prices … how can there be hundreds – thousands of dollars in difference?  … Continued

There’s an adage that says “you have to spend money to make money.” It often seems counterintuitive.  With your heating and cooling systems, an HVAC company will always tell you that the best way to save money is by scheduling an HVAC tune up each year.  How does spending money on an HVAC tune up … Continued