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6 Benefits of Installing an Indoor-Outdoor Fireplace in Your Home
As the winter weather keeps us stuck inside for the next couple of months, it’s hard to not imagine when we can start hosting gatherings in the yard and enjoying the outdoors again. The good news is, an indoor-outdoor fireplace could be the perfect addition to your...
How To Prevent Dry Air In Your Home During Winter
How To Prevent Dry Air In Your Home During Winter Cold air is dry air. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that winter weather is not kind to your home and your skin. The warm air of summer in Iowa is paired with naturally higher humidity levels and that humidity is the...
Troubleshooting Your Furnace: Easy Fixes, Advice, and More for Winter
It’s important to keep your home nice and warm from the cold outside, and your heating system plays a large role in that. However, when it comes to energy bills, furnace issues, and safety hazards, how can you be sure your furnace is operating like it should to...
Understand MERV Ratings and Pick the Right One For Your Heating and Cooling System
The air filter in your home’s heating and cooling system is used to clean the air before it is distributed throughout the house. Neglecting to replace your filter on a regular basis leads to poor air quality and can cause your system to work harder than necessary....
How to Avoid Moisture and Ice on Your Windows This Winter
With freezing temperatures frequently in our forecast, keeping the heat on is necessary. However, have you noticed moisture or ice buildup on some of your windows? This can occur more often during the winter, and if not taken care of can result in the production of...
How Can I Tell That My Furnace Filter Needs to Be Changed?
Your home’s HVAC air filter plays a crucial role in cleaning the air that circulates through it to ensure allergens, dust, and other particles are trapped and not able to spread through the air. An air filter is easy to overlook, but if not maintained, it can...
How to Keep Your Basement Warm During the Winter
Your relationship with your basement might change with the seasons. A basement can provide a refreshing retreat on a hot, humid, midwest summer day. What was once an inviting spot to unwind for the day has turned into an icebox and lost its appeal of comfort as winter...
Prepare Your HVAC System for the Fall and Winter
We have reached the time of year where the AC is ready to be turned off and the windows are waiting to be opened. Who knows how long the brisk fall weather will last this year? It’s always a mystery. As you let the comforting breeze sweep through your house, it’s a...