Spring and warmer temperatures are approaching fast! Is your ceiling fan spinning the correct direction for the warmer weather? Many people are unaware that the direction your ceiling fan spins…

With all the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be difficult to remember to take care of things like your furnace filter. However, dirty furnace filters can wreak…

We all have those fond memories as kids of icicle “freeze pops”, icicle sword fighting, and admiring how pretty they looked on the eaves of the house in the morning…

Thanksgiving is over, and it is officially the start of the holiday season. Regardless of which holiday you celebrate this time of year, there are various ways to save energy…

Well, Halloween is over, and it is officially the start of the holiday season. Thanksgiving of course is the first in line. Food prep, baking, roasting, frying, and then the…

Winter is right around the corner. Yeah, we know, most people don’t want to hear it, but here in northern New York it’s just part of life. There are many…

Have you ever questioned why your home is cold downstairs but hot upstairs? Your upstairs rooms being warmer than the ones downstairs is natural since hot air rises and cold…

The building envelope is critical to the performance of a house for various reasons. These are: 1. Energy Efficiency: The building envelope is responsible for minimizing the exchange of heat…

By cooking outside, you may save your kitchen from getting too warm in the summer and from running the air conditioner more frequently than required. Utilizing natural light in your…