Last week my wife and I made the best investment we have ever made in a home. I have owned several homes over the years and have remodeled and upgraded them all. The one thing I haven’t done, until now,…
Ways to save money. Clean AC coils.
It’s a hot, 100 degree, Saturday afternoon. You step into your nice cool home only to be slapped in the face with hot air! It’s supposed to be cool in here and yet it’s just as hot as outside! Just…
Face to Face is best!
Social Media, Online Presence, Email, etc. These are all very important to your business but don’t forget the most important way to build business relationships…Face to Face conversations. I had the pleasure of meeting with a new homeowner today. He…
Tips to keep your house cool! Window coverings and Insulation.
It’s 100 degrees outside and 90 in your newly built home! Oh sure, a few rooms are cool but the rest of the house is unbearable! You paid $270,000 for this place and refuse to be uncomfortable! I don’t blame…
Have you taken your customers for granted?
I met with one of my new construction building contractors yesterday. I have been working with him for a couple of years now, but had never really spent some quality time with him…until now. He is really a great guy.…
Training for the 21st Century
What’s my Salesman thinking? It’s 8pm, your assistant is sitting on an overturned 5 gallon bucket, chin in hand, drawing imaginary circles on the floor with his 6 in 1. You are pondering the spaghetti like mess of wires staring…
Green Building is here to stay!
I recently had the pleasure of visiting with a unique local building contractor. I say unique because “Green” construction has been a slowly evolving building method in our area, largely due to the misconception that it has to cost a…
Oh the Sweet Smells of Spring…and Pollen!
After a long cold winter, warmer weather is always welcome. I love it when the trees are green, the grass is lush and beautiful and flowers are blooming. However, I don’t love itchy eyes, sneezing and coughing due to allergies.…
The Heart of a Home Part 2
How Design and Layout Play a Part. The system that heats and cools your home didn’t just happen by chance. Much thought and effort went into the design and installation of each component that makes up the total HVAC system.…