If you are like me, then you hate hearing the furnace fan kick on because you know that it's costing you money with every passing second. The winter chill keeps heating costs high, but with a little ingenuity, you can keep the heat low and still stay warm. Candles Create Heat I like having candles … [Read more...]
Preparing Your Home (And Pocket) for Winter Heating Costs
November 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This past weekend I received my monthly power bill and was once again faced with the reality that winter is rearing its ugly head. My eyes about popped out when I saw the increase from last month, and it hasn't even gotten that cold yet. I can only imagine how I'm going to feel when I get the gas bill … [Read more...]
Heating System Maintenance: Preparing for Winter Ahead of Time
September 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It may be a month or two before the first snowflakes begin to fall, but the time to prepare your heating system for the long winter months is now. Odds are your heater has been dormant since March or April and, hopefully, you haven't had to turn it on yet. Regardless of whether it's electric or gas, … [Read more...]
Green Living: Heating and Cooling
March 1, 2011 By
The winter is ending, and soon spring flowers will shoot from the ground to reclaim the barren wasteland that has become our yards. The last thing you want to think about is your heating system, but this is the perfect time to consider going green. I have never been a diehard conservationist. I let … [Read more...]
Notes From the Field: How I Survived the Snowpacalypse
February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When I heard that Illinois was going to have 20 inches of snow dumped on it within a 24-hour time frame, I did everything I could to make sure the house was in tip-top shape. I made the sure the windows and doors were secure, I went downstairs and took a look at the furnace to make sure it was in … [Read more...]
Keeping Tabs: Ensure Your Furnace Is Always Working
December 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
At 3 a.m. this morning, my wife woke me from a dead sleep because it was 65 degrees in the house when it was supposed to be 74. I freaked out, because I have three small children and cold temperatures can be bad. Luckily, I was able to fix what was wrong, and before long, the heat was back up and … [Read more...]
Seasonal Highlight: Space Heaters
November 19, 2009 By 2 Comments
I woke up this morning wrapped in my blankets like a torpedo. Or a burrito. Or a "brrr"rito, as my blanket-wrapping was in reaction to the frosted windows and frosty weather outside. Heat distribution in my house is very hard to regulate: while the kitchen and the living room get the brunt of the fire … [Read more...]
Space Heater Deal – Discount Soleus Tower Heater
February 6, 2009 By 7 Comments
Brrrr - It's cold in here! Warm up with this great deal on a Soleus Tower Space Heater! The Tower Space Heater offers heat in 360 degrees and allows the heat to quickly disperse from all sides. Which ultimately maximizes heating efficiency. Micathermic heating combines the attributes of radiant and … [Read more...]
