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Most homes in Oklahoma are not as safe, healthy, comfortable or efficient as they could be. Inadequate insulation, air leakage, bad duct design, and poorly sized HVAC equipment are just a few of the problems that are all-too-common in homes in the area. This can make the prospect of boosting home performance daunting for many homeowners, but…

You may not feel it underneath the warm comforter on your bed, but the nights have been getting cold here in Lawton. Hopefully, your well insulated and heated home hasn’t made the bitter sub-freezing temperatures an issue for your day-to-day life. But if your home’s plumbing is “left out in the cold,” so to speak, it could turn into an expensive…

Time for a new heating system? If you’re like most homeowners here in Lawton, you’re probably doing quite a bit of research before you call your HVAC specialist for a heating replacement.One of the most common questions homeowners ask before a heating replacement is whether they should install a new furnace or go for a dual-purpose heat pump. Here…

High Water Bill?What would you guess is the number-one user of water in your home? Your washing machine? The dishwasher? The bathtubs and showers? Well, you may be surprised to know that the toilet actually outranks them all.According to the Water Research Foundation, toilet flushing in an average household uses about 33 gallons of water per day.…

Stack effect occurs in most homes as a result of pressure differences and flaws in the home’s building envelope. If you’re not careful, it can significantly reduce your home comfort.How It WorksWarm indoor air rises because warm air is less dense than cold air.Warm air enters the attic and escapes through air leaks.A vacuum effect pulls cold…

Unless you live alone, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced waiting for the shower, taking a cool or cold shower or missing your chance to shower all together. Getting out the door in the morning can be challenging enough, especially with buses to catch, lunches to pack, phone calls to field and lost homework to find.While missing a shower in…

Sweaty ductwork in your home will decrease the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems and create opportunities for mold and mildew growth on ceilings and walls, and in your attic, basement or crawlspace. Mold and mildew are not just unsightly and smelly, they’re also structurally detrimental to your home and extremely hazardous to your…

With colder nightly temperatures upon us here in Oklahoma, you’re probably cranking up the heat in order to stay warm. Is all of the heat from your heating system making your home warmer, or is some of it going straight through your roof? If you are constantly adjusting your thermostat, or if your heating bills are climbing higher and higher, you…

Let’s say you’re walking through your house, and you notice that certain rooms seem to be uncomfortably cold — even with your heating system running constantly. This makes you think about your last heating bill, which was unusually high. What’s the first thing you consider doing to make your home more comfortable and to lower those heating bills?…

There’s never a good time to have a clogged pipe, but during the winter could be one of the worst. Don’t be a hero and try to clear the drain yourself just to save money. A professional will do the job quickly and with more lasting results, and that’s a better investment in the long run for your Lawton home.5 Good Reasons NOT to Do It Yourself1.…