Everybody appreciates a super clean house, but you don’t need to have a big cleaning budget to achieve a spotless home. In fact, you probably don’t need to have a budget at all to truly get your house looking and feeling extra clean. Read on to find out how you can start your spring cleaning today with little or no money. Budget-Friendly Spring Cleaning Tips We’ve come up with several smart ways that you can clean your home, without any fancy cleaning supplies. For people who want to keep their homes tidy while keeping expenses down, this list is for you. If you are looking for more great ways to save money, home related tips in Utah, or in-depth information on your HVAC system, you’ll definitely want to bookmark our blog.
Winter Home Maintenance: 5 Things You’re Forgetting to Do
Winter home maintenance is extremely important in places like Utah where we see a lot of snow and other winter related weather. Even now that winter is in full swing, it’s still a good idea to keep up on your home maintenance. Many homeowners focus on the obvious stuff, such as weather-stripping, but there are a few more significant things you should keep in mind during the wintertime. 5 Winter Home Maintenance Tasks You’re Forgetting About Below are 5 tasks that are essential to implement during the winter months, but that many homeowners simply forget to do: Roof Inspection It’s never too late to inspect your roof! The best way to prevent emergency issues such as major leaks or expensive roofing repairs is by being proactive in locating any small issues before they become larger problems. Keep an eye out for damaged mortar around your home’s chimney, gaps in between flashing where the roof and […]
Top Tips for Staying Warm and Saving Money This Winter from HVAC Construction
Now that winter is in full swing, many Salt Lake City homeowners are working on staying warm while also keeping energy costs low. This is certainly no easy task, but with helpful information at your disposal, you will be able to save energy without compromising home comfort. Below, we have rounded up some of our top articles on winter home comfort and energy efficiency to help you save money while staying comfortable this winter season. 7 Top Articles on Winter Home Comfort and Energy Efficiency With a little work, you can be on your way to Here are just a few of our favorite articles from our blog archives: Tips for Saving Energy in Winter Energy bills tend to go through the roof in the winter months when you’re trying to keep your home warm. These articles offer great advice: In Ways to Save Energy When Heating Your Home this Winter, we discuss the top […]
5 Ways to Save Energy When Heating Your Home this Winter
Heating your home during the colder winter months can be costly. Here are five easy ways to will help you save money while maintaining a warm and toasty home this season: Seal Up Any Air Leaks Don’t let your heat go out the door! Be mindful of doors or windows that are left open for a longer duration of time other than going in and out. Also, don’t let cold air creep in and counteract all that warm air your heating system is working hard to maintain. Check for “invisible” air leaks around your home. These are most commonly found around doors, windows, and attic entryways. Check for air leaks around these areas and seal appropriately with either caulk or weather stripping as needed. It may seem like a small adjustment, but keeping these drafts out of your house can add up to big savings over the winter. Also, put draft blockers (homemade is great!) […]
Why It’s Important to Prepare Your Utah Home for Winter
You only have to live in Salt Lake City for one winter to know that the temperatures can get downright freezing. With winter high temperatures averaging in the high 30s and average lows in the 20s, Salt Lake City homeowners need to make sure that they are prepared for the cold winter ahead. Part of this preparation involves getting your home ready to brave the elements. Below, we’ll talk about why it’s important to prepare your Utah home for winter and share some ways that you can start today. Why You Need to Prepare Your Home for Winter As the weather starts to get colder and snow becomes inevitable, it is important to prepare your home for the elements. It’s best to start winterizing your home in the fall before it starts to get too cold. Preparing your Salt Lake City home for winter can help prevent damage to your home and help you save […]