Ideas for an Inexpensive Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend is often seen as the last weekend of summer, as it’s followed by the gradually cooling temperatures of autumn. And if you have children, the school year is just getting started. So, this weekend, take in that one last breath of summer! We put together a list of inexpensive ways to do…
How to Camp Like a Champ
The end of July is fast approaching and the month of August is prime camping weather. Take your family on a summer-ending camping trip before the school year starts and the stressful holiday season approaches. Camping is a fun and effortless way to unplug from the world around you and refocus on yourself and your…
Home Heating Safety Tips
Ensure Peace of Mind & Warmth with These Heating Safety Tips While the weather hasn’t been particularly abrasive these past few weeks, we’re still experiencing low temperatures at night. Whether you’re enjoying the cooler temperatures or are counting the days until summer, we hope that you’re keeping warm! Thanks to technology, we’re now able to keep…
4 Common Furnace Problems & How to Troubleshoot Them
Solutions to Common Furnace Problems When a cold spell hits, furnace problems may arise. With routine maintenance, it’s possible to avoid many potential issues; however, sometimes things happen. Should your furnace malfunction, don’t panic just yet! Here are some of the most common furnace problems and how to troubleshoot them. Should these tips and tricks…
Winter Storm Preparation
Do you have what you need to get through a winter storm? Last week, central Oklahoma experienced its first snowfall of the winter season, and we’re expected to see more soon. Make sure you have everything you need to get through a winter storm! Severe weather has the potential to bring with it freezing rain and damaging…
Combat Dry Air & Sickness with a Humidifier
A Humidifier Can Improve Your Health With the weather acting so erratic these days, it’s hard to tell whether you’re going to need your furnace or your air conditioner, not to mention, your health may be in poor condition because of the dry air. It also doesn’t help that your furnace strips any remaining moisture…
4 Reasons to Clean Your Chimney
When’s the last time you had your chimney cleaned? You likely haven’t turned to your chimney for extra warmth yet this winter, since we’re still experiencing rather mild weather. However, here in a few weeks, we’re expecting to see a drop in the temperatures; if you’re planning to use your fireplace, make sure your chimney…
DIY Holiday Scents
Safe Holiday Scents for the Whole Family Around Christmas time, your home may be full of holiday scents – cinnamon, ginger, peppermint, rosemary, pine cones, Christmas tree, and the like. It may be tempting to buy every scent that encompasses the holiday season, however, it’s important to be wary about which products you purchase. Many store-bought…
Popular Home Heating Myths
When the weather becomes frigid, homeowners will do just about anything to keep their homes comfortable and toasty. There are numerous home heating tips floating around the internet that appear to make sense in the most basic sense, however, some of these so-called “tips” are actually myths and may increase monthly heating costs. We’ve gathered…
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Every year, nearly 20,000 people take a trip to the emergency room due to carbon monoxide poisoning. CO poisoning can be fatal to anyone – pets, children, and adults. This colorless, odorless gas is commonly referred to as the “silent killer” because it’s essentially undetectable without a carbon monoxide detector. Most often, CO poisoning…
Winter Storm Preparation
We’re not even a week into the fall season and we’re already experiencing a drop in temperatures. The drop might be slight, but it’s a drop nonetheless. And we don’t know about you, but we’re ready for more! Even though we’ve still got a ways to go before the temperatures drop below the 70s,…
DIY Fall Air Fresheners
Today is the first day of fall, which means you may be eager to deck your home out with everything pumpkin-themed, from wreaths and planters to centerpieces and candles. Let’s not forget how delicious anything with pumpkin in it is: roasted pumpkin seeds, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin latte, you name it. When it comes…