Air Filter Types – Pros and Cons

There are five categories of air filters you can use for your air conditioning system. Each one has good points and downsides, so it is important to understand each when deciding which is right for you and your family. Pollutants come in many sizes, and the type of filter determines which sizes are captured and which are not.

The Scary Truth about Electrical Hazards in the Home and How to Avoid Them

Electricity is the most dangerous and scariest hazard in the home. It is completely odorless, it is silent, and it moves at record-defying speeds. When it strikes, it can destroy objects and property in its path. If an object is a human, electricity can cause severe disfigurement or disability – if it doesn't first kill that person.

Understanding Solar Panels

It is really lucky that we do not need to completely understand how solar panels work to take advantage of the technology. It would take a pretty long physics lesson to even come close to comprehending the world of photovoltaic arrays. What is relatively easy to learn about, however, is how to put a system to work for your home.

Solar panels can be purchased already constructed, which, unless you are a very adept do-it-yourself person, is the best route to take. Since energy power is measured in watts or kilowatts, what you will need to know is how many kilowatts per hour (kWh) you need to power the solar panels for your home or business.

New Air Conditioning for Old Houses

High noon will turn many a classic home into a summertime sweatbox. And while noisy window-mounted air conditioners can lower temperatures, they are just as apt to spoil a charming exterior. Unfortunately, many old homes don’t have a convenient space to install ductwork for a traditional central air-conditioning system. Lowering ceilings or building out walls to hide supply and return ducts is expensive, and can blemish indoor spaces. Sometimes the attic or basement can hold the ductwork, but it’s still a shame to chop big chunks out  of original plaster ceilings, wood floors, or wainscoting to place air registers.