Archive for ‘Cooling & Heating’

January 19th, 2012

Tips to reduce your heating bill

In times of crisis and declining purchasing power, all the good tips to reduce the gas bill or electricity are good to take. And make energy saving is good for the planet! Here are some tips to optimize your heating.

1: Partitions for less heat
It’s simple and just think, reduce the volume to be heated, it also reduce heating bills. How? Nothing more simple, A curtain for example can help isolate a row without a door. If you have high ceilings and you have a mezzanine, you can also use this trick to “close” the open sides. Simple curtains can be fine. Installing a small gas fireplaces in the new space will become a small nest for long winter evenings.

2: Air quickly and efficiently
Ventilating a room is also essential in winter than in summer. But the low temperatures we often cool when it comes to do so. Here’s a tip, speed up the renewal of the air with a fan when you open your windows. The air in the room will certainly be a bit chilly but the walls themselves will not have time to cool. The room and ascend rapidly to temperature.

3: Keep your coil
If you are in electric heating, remember to remove dust. Clean interior and exterior energy efficient and even heating, your bill will be (slightly) lower. Attention! remember to shut off the heaters before you start cleaning their.

4: Isolate!
Keep fresh air from entering by caulking the bottom of your doors and checking the insulation of windows. Another tip is also effective: even close the shutters at night. is additional insulation.Warning: caulking does not mean blocking the vents! These are essential to your health and your safety.

January 6th, 2012

Add warmth to your home this new year

Interior design 2012

If you’re looking to change things up a bit this New Year, consider making some changes to your home. A new decorating scheme can add flair and warmth to your house, making it a space that relatives and friends can’t wait to spend time in. A few touches here and there will transform a home with little effort, letting you kick back and relax in your new space.

A warm and cosy home is an ideal way to make your living space inviting for both family and friends, particularly in the cold winter months following the New Year. You can add warmth to your home in a number of ways, from new accessories to appliances designed to insulate and heat.

For accessories, choose textiles in warm colours. Drapes are an instant way to give a room a face lift, and curtains in fabrics like velvet or faux suede add depth and a comfy feeling. Rugs, throw pillows and a soft blanket on the back of a sofa will add warmth without costing too much. Make sure to pay attention to the colours you choose, however. Look for reds, browns and deep purples. These shades are modern and stylish and create a warm vibe instantly.

For even more heat, choose appliances that bring a bit of summer climates indoors. Electric heating systems used to be archaic pieces that stood out when placed in a room. This isn’t the case today, though. Electric heating systems come in a variety of chic designs that are meant to work with your décor and blend into a space. You can find these appliances in modern styles, traditional styles or contemporary styles. Make sure to describe to your local shop what you’re looking for to ensure you get the piece that’s right for your home.

When combining warming accessories and appliances, make sure to spread the design throughout the home. Living rooms, bedrooms, even kitchens and bathrooms can all benefit from these tips. Start by layering elements throughout the home, like a pop of colour here and there that you want to incorporate. By working a little at a time, you can transform the entire house without putting forward too much time or effort.

Don’t forget lighting to add a soft touch to any space. Table lamps, chandeliers and other overhead lighting create an inviting feeling throughout the day, creating bright light in the morning and a dim glow in the evening. You can add small table lamps to any spot to warm it up, like on a console table or a countertop in a hall bathroom.

Whatever your design plan, make sure your home reflects your personal tastes and style. A home should show off your personality and be a welcoming place for you to come back to. With a bit of forethought and planning, you can use some simple tips to create a warm and inviting glow in your home. It’s the perfect way to kick off the New Year with a bit of design flair.

October 4th, 2011

How Proper HVAC Installation and Maintenance Can Affect You

When it comes to your home, comfort is one of the most important issues you will need to face.  After all, comfort is the difference between a “house” and a “home!”  And when extreme weather conditions set in, that issue becomes even more crucial.

Excessive heat?  Bitter cold?  Those shouldn’t interfere with your ability to be comfortable in your own home; you and your family should be able to enjoy comfortable days and nights regardless of the temperatures outside.

This is where the professionals come in. Having an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system installed in your home by professionals with HVAC degrees will provide your family with immediate and noticeable improvement in comfort levels.

But, of course, it doesn’t stop there.

The odds are good that your home already has some form of HVAC system in place.  But is it the right one?  Was it installed by professionals that you would trust?  How old is it?  And did the previous home-owners, if any, maintain it properly?

These are all questions you need to ask yourself.  While having an HVAC system at all may seem like a step in the right direction, you would be surprised at the variety of options available…not all of which would be right for your home, for your family, or for your needs.  Even if you already have an HVAC system in place, it might be wise to have a known and trusted firm come out to appraise it.  A lack of proper maintenance can seriously reduce the effectiveness of your system, and the amount of money you’ll spend simply running an inefficient system may actually be outbalanced by the purchase of a new one.  It’s nice to believe that any previous owners kept up on the maintenance of their HVAC system, or even that they made good choices in the first place, but should never assume it’s true!

Besides year round comfort, there is another substantial benefit to having an HVAC system installed:  the ability to save you a great deal of money in the long run. Forget the little space heaters and the inefficient window air conditioners; a fully integrated home HVAC system will mean smaller utility bills, and that means more money in your pocket.

At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how beautiful your yard is or how stunning your interior design looks if you find yourself wearing a jacket indoors in the middle of winter or hiding in the refrigerator through the heat of summer. Comfort and functionality will always trump aesthetics when it comes to your everyday life. Home is where you live, so make sure that you live comfortably.