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Homeowner Tips Blog

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Maximizing Winter Comfort: Duct Sealing for Fort Collins Homeowners

As winter approaches, the quest for warmth and comfort takes center stage for Fort Collins homeowners. While adjusting the thermostat is common, a crucial factor often overlooked is duct sealing. In this blog, we’ll explore … Read More

How to Save Money on Energy Bills This Winter

If you’re like most modern consumers, you’ve noticed a distinct rise in energy costs during the past several years, and you probably want to find ways to keep them as low as possible this winter. … Read More

Cleaning your home’s air ducts every few years reduces dust and allergens

It’s not terribly pleasant to think about where dust comes from — an accumulation of dirt, dead skin cells, dandruff, pet dander, mites, smoke particles and other pollutants. This detritus circulates through the air in … Read More

Proper insulation is the key to keeping your house warm this winter

  At some point in their lives, most people have probably heard a mom or dad yell, “Close the front door! We’re not trying to heat the whole neighborhood!” Everyone wants to keep their home … Read More

Yearly furnace inspections prevent expensive repairs or early replacements

Auto mechanics usually advise changing the oil in your car every three months or 3,000 miles. You can always feel free to ignore those recommendations. But if you do, your engine will seize at some … Read More

Radon Testing in Fort Collins Colorado

Do you have lung cancer-causing gas in your home?

There could be a dangerous killer lurking in your home, and you wouldn’t even know it. According to estimates from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, radon causes as many as 21,000 lung cancer deaths annually, … Read More

Filters make a big impact on air quality and furnace efficiency

Imagine what would happen if you tried to brew your morning coffee without using a filter. The end result would be full of coffee grounds, and the whole process would clog up your machine. A … Read More

How to keep your water heater operating at peak efficiency

We’ve all been trained to take our cars in for oil changes every three months or 3,000 miles, but when’s the last time you thought about giving your water heater a tune up? Most homeowners … Read More

No more dry skin and ruined wood furnishings with an ideal humidity level

Maintaining proper humidity levels in your home offers a number of benefits including improved energy efficiency and indoor air quality, longer life for your hardwood flooring and furniture, and even added protection against airborne cold … Read More

What is Radon?

Every winter, radon hits the headlines to raise awareness about this potentially dangerous gas. As a homeowner, you should be aware that there’s an increased risk of radon exposure in the winter. Moreover, levels continue … Read More