Category: Home Improvement

HINTS FOR THE HOME “Alexa, Lower My Energy Bill!” Finding Your “Smart” Home Climate Control Voice

(NAPSI)—“Alexa, lower my energy bill!” While it might not be quite that simple, did you know that now your home heating and cooling system can be controlled through a smart home device, such as Amazon Alexa? In fact, homeowners can combine “smart” home climate control technologies with the latest air-conditioning systems to significantly increase energy Read More …

Hints For Homeowners Beware ‘Blow-and-go’ Scams

(NAPSI)—For their own peace of mind, home owners should get their heating an cooling systems cleaned by members of NADCA, who must comply with a strict Code of Ethics. Some homeowners have been taken by what’s known as “blow-and-go” air duct cleaning—but you don’t have to be. These companies charge what seems a nominal fee Read More …

Hints For The Home Get Smart About ‘Smart’ Home Cooling This Summer

(NAPSI)—As temperatures rise, homeowners can beat the heat by combining “smart” home climate control technologies with the latest air-conditioning systems to heighten energy efficiency and take customized comfort to new levels. With home cooling accounting for nearly half of all energy use, costing homeowners more than $11 billion each year, it’s clear why the American Read More …

MAKING LIFE EASIER Five Ways To A Better Move

(NAPSI)—The next time you’re among the estimated 40 million Americans a year who move into a new home, heeding these five hints can help you stress less: Know what’s happening when. Make a list of everything you need to do and when you need to do it. It should include budgeting, decluttering, hiring movers, buying Read More …