Tag: Comfort
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House Air Filter
One often forgotten aspect of a home is replacing air filters. Whether you have a mini-split system or a forced air system, air filters capture particulates and foreign material from being eaten by the fans. However, as time goes on, they become clogged and can no longer flow air as well as they did when…
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Humidity in the Summer
Humidity is an oft-overlooked aspect of keeping your home more comfortable. Summer can bring high humidity, which works against your body’s natural cooling functions. When there’s no more room for more moisture in the air, there’s no room for your sweat to evaporate and give you relief from the heat. Tackling humidity in the home…
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Just Out of Reach: Stepstools and Stepladders
It may be tempting to just grab a chair to get a little extra height when reaching for something just out of reach, but resist the temptation: falls from chairs and tables account for many injuries every year, and can be fatal. Chairs aren’t designed to be stood upon. Their geometry is most stable when…
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Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans provide an inexpensive way to adjust the comfort of your home without having to adjust the thermostat. During the hot summer months, a ceiling fan is a great way to beat the heat by blowing down and cooling you directly. In winter, it may not seem to make much sense to use a…