With the summer heat blazing down on us here in Montana, we're all a little more appreciative of our air conditioners. If your air conditioner has not been as effective as you think it should be, what are some things you can do to improve the situation? Like any kind...

Particularly if you're a business owner with commercial property, you should be aware of what the building's occupancy load is. This number is a significant one for matters of safety. We've all seen news stories about a building fire where not everyone could get out...

Modern technology is great, isn't it? There are so many conveniences that make life easier that we can often take for granted the potential problems that the ease of modern life can cause. One simple example of this is suffering from poor indoor air quality. Because...

Many homeowners who are parents have invested in a swing set or other playground-type setup for their kids to help them get some exercise and spend time outdoors. This is a great idea and can be a wonderful source of cherished memories for your kids. However, these...

If you're a brand new homeowner, there's a serious, life-threatening danger that you should be aware of that's commonly associated with homes. That danger is carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. It's a colorless, odorless gas that can easily show up in any home. CO is...

If you're like most people, your wintertime diet is a bit "richer" than usual. Along with that rich diet comes waste byproducts that can affect your home in a bad way. One simple example is that of bacon grease. While it may be tempting to simply pour grease or oil...

Last month, we talked about some of the great features available from modern thermostats. However, investing in a modern thermostat is not the only thing that a wise homeowner will do to protect their property from the harsh conditions of a cold winter. For...

As temperatures drop during the winter, how do things usually go in your family? Do you all agree on a common temperature that the house should be kept at during the entire season? How do you expect things to go during the winter season of a pandemic? One thing you...

Around the United States, the pandemic and associated restrictions have led to economic pressures for many people, and things seem to be in a pretty bad spot. What does this have to do with you as a homeowner? Well, among other things, it means that people can become...

Recently, the smoke from record-setting wildfires in California passed over almost the entirety of the United States and even made its way across the ocean into other countries. While it's true that the west coast seems to get the majority of wildfires each year,...