WITH bills going up and many people’s salaries staying the same, it seems that something needs to change. Fair enough, you could switch providers to try and get a cheaper deal, but if you can’t be bothered with the faff, we’ve got something for you. 1 If you are fed […]
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Five Financial “Spring Cleaning” Tips
Does your financial house needs some TLC? “Disorder can easily build up in your budget if you aren’t paying attention to each and every expense or account and since prices are rising on everything from groceries to gas to monthly bills like energy, taking time to review and clean up […]
Johnson Stock Rises Because Air Conditioning Is Heating Up
The corporate headquarters of Johnson Controls in Glendale, Wis. Courtesy Johnson Controls Text size Air conditioning stocks have turned into great investments for a couple of reasons. First, a drive for companies to be more environmentally responsible is creating more demand for more efficient heating and cooling solutions. Second, a […]
Heat pump buying guide: Everything you need to know about this furnace and AC alternative
Getty Images With the climate crisis at the forefront of the news today, many Americans are trying to be more mindful and find ways to do their part in saving the planet. Because heat pumps do not burn fossil fuels, they have become especially attractive for homeowners looking to minimize […]
Dirty carpet? What to know before you hire a carpet cleaning service
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Ask Dirk: What does the V stand for in HVAC?
By Dirk Roper Sunday, September 5, 2021 We talk about your HVAC system all the time, and it’s easy for us to speak in jargon like saying HVAC instead of heating, ventilation and air conditioning. And while the V-for-ventilation is very important to us when we are checking your system, […]
Bold City Heating & Air Now Offers Easy Online Scheduling
Jacksonville’s industry leader in heating and air has added a new feature to its website. JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, September 6, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — Representatives with Bold City Heating & Air today announced that it now offers easy online scheduling. “We are very excited about this,” said Mirza Pilakovic, President […]
Carpet cleaning tips you shouldn’t waste your money on
Carpet cleaning can seem like one of the most difficult jobs in the home, because they are the part of the home that can become dirty the most easily. Carpets are subject to a lot of dirt and grime that can easily build up as a result of shoes bringing […]
Freshmen feel the heat: College installs air conditioning units in some freshmen residence halls amid high Williamsburg temperatures
Graphic by Alexandra Byrne / The Flat Hat When Dominic Genett ’25 arrived at the College of William and Mary for freshman orientation, he did not expect to be woken up in the middle of the night by the relentless Williamsburg heat. But his dorm, Eagle J in Green and […]
Extreme Heat Exposing Lack of Air Conditioning in Schools
Facility Manager Cost Saving/Best Practice Quick Reads RSS Feed September 1, 2021 – Contact FacilitiesNet Editorial Staff » In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, when it is announced that school is canceled for weather reasons, almost 100 percent of the time it is attributed to extremely cold weather or a blizzard that […]
Air conditioning parts shortage affecting Austin ISD classrooms
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two weeks into the school year, and during one of the hottest months of the year, some Austin classrooms are still without fully functioning air conditioning. Austin Independent School District officials put out a notice to students and staff, alerting them that relief from the heat would […]
20% of People Never Clean This Item in Their Kitchen, Data Says
Even for the biggest neat freaks, cleaning your home can often feel like a thankless task. That’s especially true when it comes to your kitchen, where years’ worth of built-up grease and grime make cleaning a particularly arduous endeavor. In fact, a recent survey found that a whopping 20% of […]