Cleaning Your Dryer Vent and Taming the “Sock-Eating Monster” If you’ve ever been a victim of the sock-eating monster (also known as your dryer), you know the frustration of washing, drying, pairing, and folding the laundry only to find that you – invariably – have one single, extra sock whose perfect match is nowhere to be found. Blame the monster! Of course, dryers don’t

Despite routinely replacing filters, your home’s heating and cooling system gets dirty with regular everyday use, and unfortunately, your air ducts are a favorite hiding place for dust, dirt, and allergens to linger. That dust and dirt are filled with contaminants and air pollutants that can not only harm your indoor air quality, but can also cause your system to work really hard. All

The “to do” list for homeowners is never truly completed. Some maintenance tasks need to be done every year, if not more frequently. You can do many of these tasks on your own, but for some work you’ll need to call in a professional. In some cases, it may not be entirely clear whether you can save the money and complete a task on

In the history of chimney sweeping, there isn’t a chapter that honestly resembles the depiction of the joyful sweep played by Dick Van Dyke in the classic movie Mary Poppins. Sadly, for centuries chimney sweeping was not an enviable or safe profession, though it was always very much needed. Honorable chimney sweeps of today are respected professionals. Present-day experiences are very different from those

If you are thinking about getting your air ducts cleaned before the heating/cooling season, there are some consumer tips you should be aware of before you hire a technician to do this service; or attempt Do – it – Yourself duct cleaning. Duct – Cleaning How – To’s are not legally mandated, but there are associations that police the industry. A trained technician who