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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.…
You’ve got a lot on your mind. And while energy efficiency and lower energy bills for your Lawton, Oklahoma, house is important, in the midst of balancing family, work and other commitments, you can sometimes forget to do the things you know are going to help you get there.For example, turning the heat or air conditioning down before you leave for…
Heat pumps are gaining popularity here in the Lawton, Oklahoma area, and for good reason. A heat pump system can both heat and cool your home efficiently, giving you and your family dependable comfort year-round. Because every home has unique heating and cooling needs, it’s important to take the time to select the right heat pump for your home.…
If you live in the Lawton area, your home might not be safe. There could be a silent, lurking danger threatening your home — carbon monoxide, otherwise known as CO.It might seem like when you read a headline about carbon monoxide you think to yourself, “That would never happen in my home.” However, it’s an all too real possibility, especially as…