Winter has finally moved on, and the weather is warming up. The air is warm and inviting in the spring. Come summer it gets extremely hot in the Okanagan Valley. In many areas air conditioning is one of the main ways to get the much needed relief from the searing heat. [...]
The cold weather can have dire effects on our body from respiratory to skin problems. The solution to combat some of the cold weather effects is to invest in a humidifier. There are numerous options to consider when choosing the right type of humidifier for your home. Here are a [...]
As snow piles up on your driveway, shoveling can become a real pain. A homeowner either needs to do dig out shovels and exert physical energy or pay someone to do it for them. After a while, both outcomes are draining physically and/or financially. Technology has done wonders for us [...]
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 to the advancements in technology, [...]
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 are times problems that seem [...]
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 and your home feels like [...]
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. Most HVAC work is often [...]
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 could be taking some punishment. [...]
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 few heating safety tips [...]
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 ensuring that the plumbing, [...]