Keeping pests out of a home's interior seems to be a continual responsibility, even when a yearly professional treatment regimen is followed. If you want to keep a home free of bugs and pests all year long, you are probably going to need to do a little legwork between your regularly scheduled professional pest control visits. Here are some great working natural repellent options for three common pests you're undoubtedly all too familiar with: [Read More]

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), fireplaces produce an average of 28 lbs/MMBtus of fine particulate in emissions. This is comparatively a higher emission of fine particulates than the amount produced by uncertified woodstoves, oil furnaces and even gas furnaces. Because of the high emission rate, experts recommend inspecting chimneys at least once a year to prevent the soot from clogging the chimney pathway. By burning the right kind of fuel, you can limit fine particulate emission. [Read More]

Windows are an important part of a home, but they can also be a major source of energy loss. If you're considering replacing your old windows as a way of making you home more energy-efficient, you might wonder whether you should choose double pane glass or triple pane. This is a big decision that will affect the cost of your new windows, and here are three things to know about these window types before making your decision. [Read More]