My Basement is Cold

My Basement is Cold

A finished basement in the Midwest is a great feature for your home. It should be a comfortable retreat for a cold winter evening where  you can pop some corn and watch a movie. But what if your finished basement is too cold? This is a common problem. Here’s...
So much window moisture, frogs will appear

So much window moisture, frogs will appear

Tree frogs in the tropics love humidity, condensation and moisture in general. But check out this moisture lover in Indiana. He was attracted to the window condensation during the air conditioning season. Do you have condensation on the outside of your windows on your...
DIY test: is my heat pump causing a high electric bill?

DIY test: is my heat pump causing a high electric bill?

If you receive a high electric bill in the winter and if you heat your Indianapolis area home with an electric heat pump and if you notice your heat pump runs 24/7, you might presume the heat pump is the problem. The trouble is, you normally have to call your heating...
Home Humidity Solutions for Health & Comfort

Home Humidity Solutions for Health & Comfort

Trust your nose. Especially in the humid summer months, is your home humidity where it should be for the best health and comfort? How do you control home humidity? What is the right humidity level and how do I read humidity? The easiest answer is to trust your nose....