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Do You Really Have a Heating Problem in Omaha or Bellevue?
If you’re thinking “Trick question, right?”, you’re probably not alone. Because right now, at this very moment, if you have no heat at all, or at least a partial loss of heating, then that’s a home heating problem by definition! Okay, we’ll give you that one. But it still doesn’t necessarily mean there’s anything wrong [...]
How to Be More Productive in the New Year in Omaha and Ralston
On Sunday, December 21st at 6:03 EST, winter officially arrived. That’s when those of us in the northern hemisphere experienced the shortest day (and subsequently longest night) of the year. But if you’re not a fan of winter and all the snow, sleet, and cold that accompany it, you’ll be happy to know that from [...]
Common Furnace Repair Problems in Omaha and Plattsmouth
It’s one thing to know and understand that your furnace won’t last forever. It’s quite another to accept the fact that at some point – and maybe that point is now – it won’t be worth spending even one more dollar to get it fixed. Of course between “brand new” and “time to replace” is [...]
How to Simplify the Holiday Season in Omaha and Papillion
In a perfect world, the holiday season looks much like a Norman Rockwell painting: a meticulously decorated home, children gathered around the tree, and shoppers joyfully heading home with their treasures. The real world, however, looks a little different. It’s so easy to get caught up in the shopping and entertaining, spending more money than [...]
How to Humidify Your Home in Omaha and La Vista
With the heating season already in full swing, chances are your indoor air is considerably drier than it was even a month or two ago. No surprise there: warm air from a heating system takes moisture out of the air which, in turn, leads to a certain amount of discomfort and inconvenience from the likes [...]
Why You Need a Whole-House Surge Protector in Omaha and Gretna
High end electronics generally make for much appreciated holiday gifts, even if you’re buying the equipment for yourself. More and more, in fact, couples are foregoing the traditional holiday season exchange of ties and purses for mutual gifts of HDTV’s, a new stereo system, with some even venturing into the world of home theaters. Well, [...]
When is it Time to Replace Your Heating System in Omaha & Glenwood?
No matter how methodical you might be in budgeting your family’s finances and expenditures, chances are you don’t have a category for “new heating system” any more than you would for “build a small theme park.” Given that most heating systems last an average of 15-20 years, most likely you waon’t buy more than a [...]
How to Reduce Heat Loss in Omaha and Glenwood
Whether you’re the type who spikes the heat the minute the temperature inside drops below 70 degrees or you’re determined to go without heat until November 1 – just because! – it’s still no fun when that first heating bill arrives. And as heating costs continue to climb, you might be wondering how you’re going [...]
How to Reduce Your Energy Costs in Omaha & Elkhorn
With gradually decreasing temperatures, shorter days, and talk of an early winter, many homeowners are once again faced with the challenge of keeping home energy costs down without sacrificing their family’s comfort. And while lowering the temp on your thermostat a couple degrees is sound advice, the truth is no one wants to spend the [...]
How to Prepare Your Home for Winter in Omaha and Elkhorn
More often than not, averages are useful to give us at least some idea of what to expect. Take Omaha’s weather, for example. The average high temperature for December, January and February is 35, 33, and 28 degree F, respectively. The average low? Sure you’re ready for this? Okay then, here you go: 17, 14 [...]
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