For many people, Christmas provides the perfect opportunity to reunite with friends and family. Your aging parents may want to stop by for a few weeks, or maybe your college-age children want to come home in between semesters. Perhaps your cousins can't wait to see you, or your entire extended…
read moreDuring the Halloween season, you and your family love to make spooky sounds. You moan like ghosts, screech like witches, and groan like zombies. But when you've tucked yourself in for the night, you look forward to a peaceful, undisturbed sleep. Unfortunately, your air conditioner seems to have taken the…
read moreEvery day, you’re reminded to use your resources responsibly and efficiently. You know the importance of recycling, driving sustainable transportation, and keeping your air conditioner and heater efficient. But if you’re like most American homeowners, you probably don’t fully understand one of the largest energy drains in your home: the…
read moreYou look out the window one afternoon and see storm clouds on the horizon. As you glance toward the mountains, you remember that winter isn't that far away. Are you prepared—or, more importantly—is your home prepared for the cold and snow? Consider Your Energy Habits Some homeowners average their projected…
read moreWater heaters give you the hot water you want efficiently and conveniently. When you wash dishes or take a hot shower, all you have to do is turn the faucet on and wait a few seconds for warm water to flow. But when you need to purchase a new water…
read moreYou may remember hearing a technician or family member say, “Oh, I guess it’s time to change that filter” and watching them remove a fuzzy gray rectangle from behind a dusty grate in the wall. That fuzzy gray rectangle was the air filter, one of the most important factors in…
read moreYou do everything you can to help you and your family members breathe easily. You clean your ventilation system regularly, vacuum daily, and run your air purifier around the clock. However, despite your hard work, everyone still experiences breathing difficulties. So you need to find another way to improve your…
read moreWe often hear about the pollution we face outdoors from businesses, automobiles, and other sources. While the cruciality of outdoor air quality remains, however, we can’t forget the quality of the air inside our homes and offices. Poor indoor air quality can pose health dangers, and also affects energy levels…
read moreYou amble toward the mailbox, grab the latest batch of mail, start to open the envelopes on your way up to the house, and suddenly . . . your jaw drops. You just caught sight of your energy bill for the month and it’s astronomical. Whether you hate relying on…
read moreAs a Colorado resident, you know the true meaning of winter. Heaps of snow, strong winds, and freezing temperatures all combine to make each winter challenging. But true to the Colorado spirit, you make the most of every winter by hitting the slopes and enjoying the great outdoors. And when…
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