During the dog days of summer months the family dynamic gets complicated. The kids are out of school for summer break and home playing in the yard and getting wet in the pool or hose. Mom and Dad are taking vacation from work and doing projects around the house. And,...

Each month when you look at your utility bill you can attribute more than half of that total amount to the heating and cooling expenses. In fact, the Department of Energy calls central air conditioning the number one energy expense for US homes. Now that spring is in...

It can seem like a homeowner has a never-ending to-do list that constantly dominates their thoughts. It can be one of the downsides of owning a home, but keeping up with that never ending to-do list means that your home will stay in good working order. One seasonal b...

The spring season in Sparta, NJ brings with it some warmer weather, which reminds us that the weather is only going to get warmer and hopefully the air conditioner works. Your air conditioner is a complex piece of equipment that is used seasonally and requires regula...

Flowers are beginning to sprout up, the sun is shining a little bit more each day, and the birds are singing – this can only mean that spring is near! For many people, as soon as the winter weather breaks and the sun peeks through it is time to pull open the curtai...

For some, looking out the window at the mounds of snow that seems to go nowhere may make them think that spring is never going to get here. However, on a closer inspection, some small signs of spring are visible. Clocks have sprung forward, temps are getting a little...

Cut your heating bills Do you want to cut your heating bills by 7 - 12 percent a year?  Install an automatic setback thermostat.  It can be programmed to lower the heat or cool the air while everyone's out during the day or when they're snug in bed at night; it tur...

At the thermostat Set the thermostat more than 5° F above room temperature and see whether the heat goes on.  If you have an automatic day-night thermostat, make sure that the cycle hasn't been reversed.  According to the Sparta heating professionals,, if your the...

Electric space heater usage If you are considering an electric space heater you plug into the wall, consider these facts before making that purchase. These electric space heaters usually have a round face and oscillate (move from side to side like a fan). Most electr...