How is your Home Performing? Do you ever feel like you are heating the outdoors in the winter and cooling the outdoors in the summer? If you answered yes, then your insulation most likely needs inspecting. This may not be something you spend a lot of time thinking about, but it is important that your
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December 11, 2015
December 10, 2015
Prevent Hot Water Scalding
Water temperature affects skin health On a cold winter day, it feels like there’s nothing better than a long, hot shower. But how hot is too hot? The ideal shower temp for your skin doesn’t stray above lukewarm. As soon as your shower starts scalding, you risk harming your skin’s health. There’s no absolute rule
October 24, 2014
Is it Time to Replace your Furnace?
Are you worried that your furnace may not be up to the job of keeping your Vilas County home heated this coming winter? Don’t wait until it’s too late – call a HVAC professional and consider replacing your furnace now. Making furnace replacement a planned move instead of an emergency call can save you money
September 30, 2014
4 Steps to Prepare Your Furnace for Winter
Your home’s furnace, like any element of a building, must be routinely cared for and cleaned to run efficiently. Don’t wait until the temperatures demand indoor heat to give attention to your furnace – add it to your home maintenance schedule for this fall! With these four steps from North Twin Builders, your quality Vilas
March 15, 2014
Ice Dams in Northern Wisconsin: Part 3
Northern Wisconsin Ice Dam Long-Term Solutions In parts 1 and 2 of this blog, North Twin Builders discusses the causes and short-term solutions for ice dams. When your homes heat escapes through the roof, it melts the standing snow and forms an ice dam that has the potential to do serious harm. Most of the
March 14, 2014
Ice Dams in Northern Wisconsin: Part 2
In part 1 of this blog, North Twin Builders explains how to recognize ice dams and the dangers they present to your home. Part 2 examines some possible short-term solutions to get rid of ice dams. Although some of these solutions may work, it is important to understand that ice dams are a long-term problem
October 29, 2012
Handy Calculator: Breakdown Your Vilas County Home Electric Bill
Do you ever find yourself wondering why your Vilas County home electric bill is so high? Or see a sudden increase in the bill? Understanding your energy consumption is the first step in making your home more energy-efficient! This useful calculator, courtesy of Consumer Power, may help you get to the bottom of your energy
September 7, 2012
An Energy Tip to Better Understand Energy Consumption
This link leads you to a very useful device. It will help you understand just how much power is consumed by your electronic devices and appliances. For example, I use mine on chargers to help me remember to unplug them whenever I am not charging a battery. The wattage indicator button is a quick reminder