Say good bye to winter and hello to Spring in the Okanagan. Every home requires constant maintenance, and it might be time to consider a few renovations. Right now BC Hydro is offering a Home Renovation Rebate Program Limited Time Special Offer until March 31,...
We all know the importance and appreciate a warm home. One thing that stops your house from going back into the ice age or burning like the sun is the thermostat. It is one of the most important parts of a home heating system. Thanks...
Plumbing problems are one of the most common household problems often stemming from clogs or corrosion. Some plumbing problems may seem like a quick fix until you find yourself literally in waist deep water. We all like to save money by doing it ourselves. There...
Winter is here, and the last you thing you want to do is come home to a cold home. The best thing you can do is to make sure your furnace in your house is working correctly. After all, you don’t want things going haywire...
To stay warm inside your home and keep the cold air out, you need an efficient and effective heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. In order for this to happen, it is recommended to perform regular maintenance on your heating and air conditioning units....
With the winter season here in full effect it brings a big change in our climate and the need to bundle up to stay warm. As well between winter’s dry air, turned-up thermostat and closed windows to escape the cold, your body and immune system...
Noises coming from your furnace can mean many things. In addition to sometimes scaring the living daylights out of you, they may signal some other problems that could be coming from your furnace. Some of the issues you can take care of on your own....
The ultimate holiday season is upon us. In just a few days it will be Christmas. In order to make this holiday season a time of joy and festivity instead of calamity and disaster, you need to follow some guidelines regarding heating safety. Listed below are...
Managing and maintaining a strata council for your building or neighborhood is tough work. There are challenges with operating the physical space, budgeting, maintaining reserves and dealing with the needs of all of the strata members. One of the key responsibilities of many strata councils is...
Keep Your Home Warm and Save Money this Fall!
The cold weather is on its way! Now is the time to ensure that your home will be warm and cozy for the season. Having your heating furnace or fireplace stop working in winter is annoying and inconvenient. By having them serviced now you will ensure that you are ready for the drop in temperature and will not have any emergencies or surprises. In addition, by planning early you can schedule a service call when it when it works best for you. As an added bonus, if you have your furnace and fireplace serviced in October you can get money back! FortisBC is offering a rebate of $25 each for service of a gas fireplace or furnace – that’s potentially a total of $50 back to you for ensuring that your appliances are ready to keep your home comfortable and warm this winter!