Chapped lips, dry skin, inescapable static electricity -- you’re well familiar with the symptoms of dry winter air. As you may recall from sixth-grade science class, cold air retains less moisture than dry air, but have you ever wondered if your furnace is making a bad ...
Read MoreA heat pump and furnace take different approaches toward the same goal -- heating your home -- but each deserves careful consideration before choosing ...
View MoreYour home’s indoor air quality is something that should not be overlooked. Poor indoor air quality can cause short- and long-term health problems. ...
View MoreSummer without air conditioning can be downright miserable in the Fairfax area. If your air conditioner goes out and money is tight, you may be ...
View MoreHome improvement shows all more or less follow the same formula: a young, attractive couple -- he’s an investment banker, she’s a fashion blogger -- ...
View MoreIf you’ve decided that replacing your water heater is better than fixing your old one, you might be in a hurry to move forward. However, it’s ...
View MoreThere’s a certain charm that only homes that have been around for a while seem to have. Older houses always tend to feel a bit more homey, cozy, and ...
View MoreFrom the day you bring them home, your pets become members of the family. You treat them as one of your own children, sneaking them human food, ...
View MoreWhether you’ve lived in your home for fifteen or fifty years, there may come a day when you decide to put your humble abode up on the market. The ...
View MoreWhen you think of things that could get you sick, you often think of a cold, a stomach virus, or other medical ailments. While all of those things can ...
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