Author Archives: Andy Culberson

A Zoning System Upgrade Gives Greater Cleveland Homeowners a Leg Up

By Andy Culberson | Published: May 16, 2013

If you’re looking for a way to reduce your home’s energy usage, nothing quite beats a zoning system for your Cleveland area home. If you’ve never heard of such a thing,

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Take the Time This Spring for These 9 Tips for Improved Indoor Air Quality

By Andy Culberson | Published: May 14, 2013

Improve your home’s indoor air quality this spring with a few simple yet effective tips and tricks. Air pollution is not limited to the outdoors, and poor air quality in

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Schedule A/C Maintenance Before Your Home Requires Cooling

By Andy Culberson | Published: May 9, 2013

With summer heat and the high electric bills that come with it, homeowners in the Greater Cleveland area are looking for ways to conserve energy. The first step is A/C

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Adding Insulation to Your Cleveland Home? Cellulose Vs. Fiberglass

By Andy Culberson | Published: May 7, 2013

Adding insulation to your greater Cleveland home improves its thermal barrier, allowing the structure to better resist heat movement through it, and increasing the home’s energy efficiency. The question is,

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Believe It or Not, Ductwork Design Makes a Difference in Your Ohio Home

By Andy Culberson | Published: May 2, 2013

The ductwork design of your home is just as important as the efficiency of its building materials and heating and cooling systems. Prioritizing ductwork design when you’re planning your new

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Pep Up Your Energy Savings with Accurate Settings on Your Programmable Thermostat

By Andy Culberson | Published: April 30, 2013

Whether the long Northeast Ohio winter or our hot, muggy summers are causing your energy bills to soar, you can pep up your energy savings year-round by learning how to

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Is Your Water Heater on Its Last Leg? When to Replace Your Unit

By Andy Culberson | Published: April 25, 2013

There’s no hard and fast rule when it comes to knowing when to replace a water heater. However, several factors combined can help you to determine if your storage tank

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Don’t Neglect Regular Plumbing System Maintenance

By Andy Culberson | Published: April 23, 2013

Just as the health of your heating and cooling systems depends on annual maintenance, plumbing system maintenance is crucially important as well. Maximize your investment in your home and put

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Take the Time to Go Over This Home Safety Checklist in Your Cleveland Home

By Andy Culberson | Published: April 18, 2013

Ensuring home safety is just one of the responsibilities of owning and living in a home. Electrical components are commonly used in homes, and homeowners sometimes store hazardous chemicals inside

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Energy Evaluation Basics: What the Blower Door Test Entails

By Andy Culberson | Published: April 16, 2013

If you live in an older home, or you’ve noticed your energy bills steadily climbing, it may be time for an energy evaluation. Sure, you could go through your home

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