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What is the best type of insulation for an attic?
Unfortunately, the easiest insulation to install is sometimes not the most efficient for the job. Blanket insulation or batts come in a variety of materials, fiberglass, mineral wool, natural fibers or plastic fibers. It comes in a convenient roll and is easy to roll out…
How cool do you keep your home?
This week, as Tennessee temperatures topped out in the mid-90s with high levels of humidity, Southerners scoffed at an Energy Star recommendation for how cool to keep your home temperature. Energy Star, which is run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department…
How to make your AC unit work better
Tips on how to make your AC unit work better in warm months Unless you just love humidity and heat, August in Tennessee is not generally a pleasant time. Temperatures rarely drop below 80 degrees and are routinely in the 90s. After a summer break…
Take control of summer with heating and air maintenance
As the temperature rises this summer, there are several things you can do to make sure your air conditioning unit is in tiptop shape. These preventative heating and air maintenance measures will make sure your unit is performing at its best. Note: Make sure the…
Top plumbing problems for homeowners
If you’re a homeowner, sooner or later you’re going to encounter some plumbing problems. Some you can fix on your own and others will require the help of a professional. Here are the top three plumbing issues and what you can do to address them….
HVAC maintenance tips for summer
Summer is here and there are lots of reasons to be excited: the end of the school year, vacations, Fourth of July fireworks, longer days, spending all day at the pool, popsicles, picking strawberries at Batey Farms, barbecues … the list could go on forever….
Routine HVAC maintenance is key for maximum benefits
You wouldn’t buy a nice car and then never change the oil. Also, you wouldn’t purchase a computer and constantly ignore the software updates. But for reasons we don’t quite understand, some people choose not to conduct regular HVAC maintenance on their systems. With that…
