Earth Hour is a worldwide event held annually on the last Saturday of March. For a period lasting one hour, households and businesses are encouraged to switch off any non-essential lights in an effort to raise awareness about the urgent need to take action on climate change. The overall purpose of Earth Hour is to [...]
Turn Down The Thermostat At Night
A common wisdom in the energy savings world is to turn down the temperature on your thermostat at night to save money. While it is sound advice, there are several factors you should consider before determining what temperature will save you the most money and conserve the most energy, while making your home comfortable. Gas [...]
Cracking the Cracked Heat Exchanger Danger
Credit You may have heard a technician tell you that you have a crack in your heat exchanger. While this may not initially sound too alarming, once you understand just how bad that it can be for the health and safety of your family, you might think twice before turning the furnace back on. Gas furnaces [...]
Spring in Seattle
Seattle usually enjoys a nice spring. There are many wonderful activities and gorgeous sights to see in the city this time of year. We put together a list of ideas for this awesome season. Visit Woodland Park Zoo The Woodland Park Zoo features over 300 different species of animals across a 92-acre spread of land. [...]
What You Need To Know To Change Your Air Filter
You have probably heard that it’s important to change the air filter in your furnace, but what everyone wants to know is how often it needs to be swapped out and what kind of filters are best. Many homes use the classic 1″ thick paper pleated air filter, which needs to be changed every 3-4 months, [...]
Keep Your Allergies In Check This Spring
Spring is the most gorgeous and colorful time of the year. It is the season where everyone is outside enjoying nature and all its refreshing elements. However, springtime wreaks havoc on allergy sufferers. Sneezing, coughing, runny noses and itchy eyes are commonly associated with this season. Fortunately, you can follow some important tips to keep [...]
Find Us At The Seattle Remodeling Expo
On the weekend of March 23-25, 2012, we will be participating in the Seattle Remodeling Expo at the Washington State Convention Center. We will be showing our blower door equipment and our Home & Duct Performance Testing process, which is an extensive Energy Audit on your home. You can talk to one of our co-workers [...]
5 Ideas For A Rainy Day
A rainy day doesn’t necessarily have to disrupt your fun, as there are several wonderful activities you can do both inside or even outside in the rain. This is actually a perfect opportunity for you to unleash your creativity. Let’s take a look at 5 great ideas for a rainy day. Have A Puppet Show [...]
How To Build A Fire In The Wilderness
The discovery and controlled use of fire was one of the earliest human accomplishments. The earliest evidence for the controlled use of fire can be found in Israel at the Lower Paleolithic site of Geshner Benot Ya’agov, where charred wood and seeds were discovered from a site approximated to be 790,000 years old. Fire is [...]





