What to Do If Your Upstairs is Hot and Downstairs is Cold?
Uneven temperatures are a common issue in two-story houses. Even though it’s hot upstairs, it's often cold downstairs. To a certain extent, this problem is unavoidable. Hot air rises while cold air sinks, so
What is Green Energy?
Green energy is any power source that doesn’t pollute and can be renewed through natural processes at a greater rate than it’s consumed. Oil, gas, and coal, for example, are technically renewable, but because they
How to Prepare for a Blackout
Blackouts can happen at any time. Storms knock over power lines. Power plants suffer mechanical failures. Electrical grids become overwhelmed. No matter the cause, once the power’s out, it might not come back for several
7 Ways to Celebrate Financial Wellness Month
January is Financial Wellness Month, created to remind us that how we spend our money affects our quality of life. Perhaps not surprisingly, personal finances are the biggest source of stress for most Americans, according
What is Radiant Heating?
There are three types of heating. (1) Conduction transfers heat directly from one object to another, like heating a pot on the stove. (2) Convection spreads heat by circulating air or water around a heat
