Why Some Rooms Stay Cold When the House Is Full

Everyone from your family has arrived. You’re surrounded by kids, grandchildren, siblings, and friends, and love it. There’s a problem, however. Your living areas are warm and toasty, but the bathrooms and bedrooms are far cooler than normal. With so many extra bodies in the house, why is it so cold in some areas? What’s … Continued

Summer is trying to hold on, but despite the October burst of 80-degree weather, winter is coming. Before you know it, you’ll switch from AC to heat and wait for the first flakes of snow to blanket the lawn. In Chicago, winterization is more than another to-do list. It’s a critical step that protects you … Continued

It’s time to switch off summer air conditioning and turn on the heat. When you do, your home fills with a distinct odor. Sometimes, that odor is harmless and is simply the smell of dander, dust, and pollen that’s settled on baseboards or registers since you last ran your heat. Sometimes, however, the smell indicates … Continued

It’s next to impossible to predict how the weather will change from one week to the next. Chicago summers move from glorious days with cooling Lake Michigan breezes to sweltering, humid days that feel like you’re trapped in a steam shower. When it’s hot and humid, your home’s air conditioning system is everything.  As your … Continued

The variety of homes and rentals in Chicago comes with unique challenges for heating and cooling. From the high-rise condos in the Loop to brick bungalows in Portage Park, managing your home energy costs is both important and difficult thanks to the extreme weather conditions like summer’s trapped heat and humidity and winter’s frigid temperatures … Continued

In Chicago, July’s long days aren’t just hot. They’re also incredibly sticky. You walk outside and feel like you’ve stepped into a steam shower. As thermal winds blow across Lake Michigan and are heated by the intense sun, the city fills with hot, moist air. When it’s 90 out, it’s not so much the temperature … Continued