Learning to live with your little differences is the key to building a successful relationship and a happy family life. This may mean dealing with a loved one snoring, making compromises on spending and determining meals that all family members will enjoy eating. However, one of the most difficult things […]
Author: Jon O'hara
Keep Your Energy Bill Low While Keeping Your Home Warm
The idea of saving on your utility bills in winter may be a bit traumatizing. After all, who wants to risk being cold just to save a few dollars? In actuality, you don’t have to sacrifice your warmth and comfort to help keep your energy bills low, if you are […]
The Heating Relationship
In the coldest part of winter, you may need more than just your home’s normal heating system to keep you and your family warm. It is possible that you use a combination of your normal HVAC system as well as your fireplace (with either traditional wood or gas logs) or […]
New Homeowner’s Guide Part 3: Keeping Warm During the First Winter
You’ve moved into your new home right in the midst of winter weather settling in. You and your family are ready to settle back on the couch with warm blankets and hot mugs of cocoa to stay warm as the snow falls outside. Yet before you get too comfortable, there […]
Understanding How Heat Works
You and your family need to stay warm in winter. While stoking up a nice camp fire works well on a camping trip, the easiest way to make sure your home stays warm is by using your heating system. Whether you have a furnace, a boiler or a heat pump, […]
Keeping Your Home Warm - Helpful Tips and Advice
The cold weather is upon us and no matter how much we try and prepare for the cold weather, it often surprises us just how cold it becomes. When it’s frigid outside, you want to walk into your home and warm up instantly. Here are a few ways to keep […]
New Homeowner’s Guide Part 2: Safety and Maintenance
New homeowners face a variety of challenges, and one of those challenges is safety. In a home where everything is new to you, you’ll need to take the time to learn all about your home’s electrical and plumbing systems, and you should invest in some safety measures that will provide […]
Surviving the Next Winter Storm: Tricks and Tips to Stay Safe and Warm
Winter is closing in fast for Virginia. The winter of 2013/2014 brought an exceptional amount of snowfall throughout the state with some areas receiving over a foot of snow in February. With Mother Nature gearing up for another wintry year, it’s time for all residents to take stock of their […]
5 Regular Maintenance Tips for HVAC Systems
Your HVAC system won’t run indefinitely without some attention. Follow these five steps to keep your heating and air conditioning systems working efficiently: 1. Prepare for Summer and Winter Unless you live in a southern state, you probably turn your AC off after September and don’t turn it back on until […]
A-1 American Plumbing They take care of your problem
A-1 American Plumbing They take care of your problem Here at A-1 American Plumbing, there is nothing that excites us more than hearing that our customers are satisfied with our service. We continue to dedicate ourselves every single day, to provide you, our loyal customer, with excellent service. We […]
