research and planning Passive Solar Heating Techniques You Can Use in Your Own Home Want to heat your home without spending a dime on electricity or fuel? It’s definitely possible. We hear a lot about high performance homes that are built with passive solar...
research and planning Green Your Fireplace with Gas or Woodburning Inserts According to Punxsutawney Phil, we’re in for a lot more winter weather this year. Luckily for you, that means all the more time you can spend warming yourself by the...
installation What Is an ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC Installation? Whether you realize it or not, there’s a lot going on beneath the hood of your air conditioner — and HVAC systems get even more complicated when you add in...
maintenance and care How to Use Your HVAC System During a Fire Advisory Are wildfires a threat to your home? A majority of scientists believe that climate change has increased the prevalence — and intensity — of forest fires, meaning we could see...
maintenance and care How to Replace a Baseboard Heater Cover A quick DIY way to update your home’s decor is to replace the baseboard heater cover with a new, unblemished model — and it’s easy enough for most homeowners to...
maintenance and care How and When to Hire a Chimney Sweep Did you know that fireplace chimneys need to be cleaned and maintained just like any other piece of equipment in the home? Chimneys that aren’t properly maintained can malfunction in...
research and planning Smart HVAC Systems Want to take control of your HVAC system’s performance and energy use? A smart thermostat is a good start — but it doesn’t tell you everything. It can adjust temperatures...
maintenance and care Heater Covers: What You Need to Know As much as we love heating equipment here at Modernize, we also understand that it isn’t usually the most attractive thing in a home. Baseboard heaters, radiators, and central heating...
