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How To Prepare Your Home For Colder Weather

10/4/2017 6:00 AM

It is important to get your house ready for the colder months ahead to keep it safe. Often, there are many different places that people overlook when it comes to preparing for the colder weather.

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The Best Tips For Longer Appliance Life

9/27/2017 6:00 AM

An appliance can last up to 15 years depending on the brand and the type it is. If you want your appliances to last as long as possible it is important to maintain needed maintenance at least once a year. This ensures that they will last their full lifespan; however, issues can come up during this time.

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What Do Surge Protectors Actually Do?

9/20/2017 6:00 AM

A surge protector is a device used to protect your technology from random power spikes and damage. A power strike can happen from internal and external forces happening in and around your home. It is important to always keep your most expensive and valuable electronics plugged into a surge protector.

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How to Clean Your Kitchen Appliances & Electronics Safely

9/13/2017 6:00 AM

Notice some appliances and other electronics in your kitchen need to be cleaned? Here is a list of items to clean and how to properly clean them.

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Residential Zoned Temperature Control

8/30/2017 6:00 AM

Imagine having all of the light switches in your home on one switch. This is the approach that many take with their home’s heating and cooling system. Even though different areas of your home have different temperature fluctuations and needs, just like the individual family members who live there.

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The Low-Down On HVAC Air Filters

8/23/2017 6:00 AM

Air filters have a nasty job - or, rather, they have a cleaning job for your air in your home or business, but it’s a “dirty” job to have. But it’s one of the most important jobs for your indoor air quality - with pets, children, outdoor air pollution, and more clogging up your indoor air, it’s important to take this little precaution.

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The Low-Down On Programmable Thermostats

8/16/2017 1:36 PM

We’ve come a long way in home comfort since those old thermostats at Grandma’s house. Remember those?

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Why Do Realtors Love Home Warranties?

7/26/2017 6:00 AM

A home warranty is a service agreement to provide repairs or a possible replacement on the major equipment and systems in your home. Home warranties can cover: electrical systems, plumbing systems, heating & cooling systems, and your kitchen/laundry appliances. The main benefit that comes from having a home warranty is the reassurance that you can live without having to pay out large amounts of extra money for repairs you weren’t expecting. So why is it that realtors love homes that come with home warranties?

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Home Automation Removes Many “Headaches” From Home Ownership

7/12/2017 6:00 AM

We live in a technology advanced world where home automation is becoming a very prevalent piece of technology. We can’t always be in control of what goes on in our homes, but with home automation, you can be in control of your home at your fingertips whether you are inside your home, at work, or out of town.

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Hail Damage & Your AC - What You Need To Know

7/6/2017 6:00 AM

This spring and summer has been a little rough on the Midwest when it comes to thunderstorms, straight-line winds, tornadic activity, and HAIL! According to the Insurance Information Institute, Nebraska is the third-ranked state for major hail events. Last year, there were over 5,600 major hail storms nationwide.

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