The Benefits of Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning gives you the chance to get rid of clutter and start anew. Not only can you get rid of the dust and dirt from the corners of your home, but you can also take stock of household items that you no longer use. An important area not to overlook?
if you have been running your heater all winter long.
You will get rid of bugs, mold, mildew and dust which can make your whole family sick. If your son or daughter has been sniffling and sneezing, even after the cold weather has come and gone, it is probably time to have your ducts cleaned. If you are unsure, call for an inspection. You never know what may be lurking in your air ducts, especially if you have been running your heater all winter long.

Spring is a time for the birth of new things, and that includes your home. There’s never been a better time to make it look its best. Let us know how we can help.
Why “Going Green” is the Way to Go
We’ve all heard the term “going green,” but have you ever actually wondered what it takes to go green? With phenomena such as global warming and air pollution constantly making headlines, industries have tried to make more environmentally friendly products. Now you have the chance to save the environment (and money!) with these easy tips:

5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Gasolmine
We all hate seeing the dollar ticker increase as wait for our gas tank to fill. So, enjoy these quick tips that will help you save money the next time you fill up:
Fight Fires With Safety Facts
Some things are too hot to handle, and home fires one of them. They pose a very real threat to homeowners – yet, like many things, fire safety isn’t thought about until it’s too late. Since statistics show that over 3,500 Americans die each year in fires, that’s a dangerous mentality. So what can you do to keep your family safe in the event of a home fire?
No, this is not a “Hey, let’s just meet somewhere outside in case of a fire” plan. Have a real plan, where you have contingencies for each room in case of a blocked exit. Every member of the family should be aware of the plan and know what to do in case of a fire.
We know that there are important items in your home that you would want to save but is that so important that you would sacrifice you life for them? The number one priority in case of a fire is to get out of the house as safely and as quickly as possible.
Also, never open a door that is hot to the touch.Use your hand to feel the doorknob or gap between the door and door frame. If it is hot, use your secondary escape route.

Creating a specific place to meet after your escape is essential to a fire safety plan. Everyone knows where to go and it will be easier to see who has made it out of the house safely.
Once you have made it to the meeting area, call 911. As much as you may want to go in and snag your favorite Snuggie, leave it to the professionals. The firemen are muchbetter equipped to go into the house and save someone/something than you are.
Check your smoke detector at least once a month for dead batteries. Placing a smoke detector on every floor of your house dramatically increases your chances of survival.
MyWord
By Jeff Henson
Dear Friends,
An article in The New York Times not long ago had one of those stories that makes you go “hmm.” It seems there are historians concerned about preserving historic artifacts – on the moon.
While there aren’t plans to go back to the moon anytime soon, what would happen if the next folks carelessly drive their lunar ATVs across Neil Armstrong’s footprints? Some want a way to “rope off” these world-history-changing sites.
It’s human nature to want to protect and preserve your investments as well as important memories.

But you don’t have to live in an old home to want to preserve your investment and the place where family memories were created. And we can help you preserve some important features. The passage of time affects the systems that run the home, including air conditioning and heating equipment. Routine maintenance is your best bet for lengthening the life of your system. Tending to small repairs before they become big expanses is another sound practice.
So, if you haven’t already done, so please call to schedule and air duct system inspection. Think of it as a way to “preserve” its energy efficiency for the next generation.
Sincerely,
Jeff Henson
P.S. Hope you’ll use the offers in this newsletter for helpful savings – or share them with a friend!
When the daffodils and jasmine start to bloom, and the weather starts to warm up, spring is in the air. For most people it is a welcome sign to the end of winter when the days get longer, and you do not have to use the heater as much, if at all.
You’d think twice about putting a new engine in an old car, right? But many households don’t take this same approach when it comes to their heating and cooling systems. They purchase new, high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment and then attach it to a clunker of a duct system. The equipment may heat and cool the home, but the system never performs at its full potential. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program recommends that you have your duct system checked – either during an equipment replacement or a service call. Ask us about this when you call to set up your next appointment. By fixing your ducts, you could save up to $140 per year in energy costs.
Many items around the house can be very harmful to the environment if not disposed of or stored properly. One easy thing you can do to help the environment is to make sure your paints, pesticides and solvents are stored in airtight containers.