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Your home and family are one of a kind, with wants, needs, and lifestyles all your own. So, when it comes to indoor comfort, why would you settle for a “one size fits all” new or replacement AC system? You shouldn’t, since factors like home design, family needs (especially those under medical care), and what […]

How do you define “luxury?”Well, one we all can agree on is air conditioning, even if you’re abundantly used to enjoying its cooling pleasures. Then again, you can’t have central air conditioning without a network of air ducts, so what’s a family to do when cost or your home’s design won’t allow for air ducts? […]

Here in Minnesota, you don’t need to be a meteorologist to accurately predict another hot, sticky summer day. You’re more interested in how hot, and how sticky. And yet as bad as outdoor conditions might be, there’s always the inside of your home where your central AC system keeps you nice and comfortable…until it doesn’t. […]

It doesn’t take much to invite mold and mildew to grow and spread inside your home. An improperly vented bathroom, a plumbing leak that goes unchecked, or a damp basement are just a few. Mold and mildew can appear from human error, too – the kind you’re probably not even aware you’re making. Here are […]

Life has a way of letting us know when something’s not quite right. The “check engine” light on your car’s dash, the scratchy throat that foreshadows a wicked cold, or the emergency alert warning you of dangerous weather. If only all such warning signs were equally obvious as to their source and eventual outcome. Take […]

So, what’s it going to be this summer: Keep the AC off to save money on electricity or run your system full bore so you don’t miss a minute’s worth of comfort? Happily, life doesn’t always present us with such extreme choices – usually, there are points in between that help you strike the proper […]

Ongoing advancements in smart home technology have added convenience and control to everyday lives. Common tasks like watching TV, turning on lights, and securing our homes can now be done with the swipe of a smartphone app from virtually anywhere. Yet the more automated our homes become, the more difficult our lives can be. Here […]

When nature’s signposts point to spring, it’s more than a time of celebration. It’s a time to take stock of the exterior condition of your home and property and start lining up your seasonal chores and projects. Here are some pointers to help get you started. Rain Gutters and Downspouts – Winter weather can do […]

Does your skin talk to you – maybe even yell as it cries out for soothing moisture? If so, you’re not alone, especially during the long, cold months of a Minnesota winter. While there are numerous potential causes of dry, itchy skin, dry indoor air is right up there among the leaders. You see, here […]

If you struggle with allergy and asthma problems, you already know they can be caused by a multitude of sources. From cashews to shellfish, bee stings, certain kinds of meds, and so much more, there’s no telling what might cause an allergic reaction. But let’s say, for example, that your primary allergy is to dust […]