Keeping the heat on during the winter is a concern for many Minnesotans, but Minnesota heating assistance is available for those who qualify. The Minnesota Department of Commerce offers an Energy Assistance Program to homeowners and renters that fall within certain income guidelines. They can resolve disconnections, provide education on ways to conserve energy, and […]
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Built in the early 1900s, the character of Miracle Redemption Christian Center International is woven into its intricate stained glass windows, elegant arched ceiling and, until recently, the sound of tired fans blowing inside the church to keep attendees cool. Installing ductless air conditioning system was the answer, and thanks to some great recommendations, Blue
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Despite the fact that spring weather has been all over the place this year, we’re excited for the warmth we know is right around the corner. From walks around the lake the Great Minnesota Get-Together, there’s so much to do during summer months in the Twin Cities. Throughout the month of May, we’ll be sharing some
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Your hair is standing on end, your skin is dry, you’re getting nosebleeds, you’re developing a chronic cough, and every time you touch anything, you get a painful electric shock. It’s winter—and in Minnesota that means the air is DRY. Low humidity is a problem that can occur at any time of year, but many
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If you aren’t sure whether or not the time has come for furnace replacement in your home, you are definitely not alone. It can be extremely tough for the average homeowner to be able to tell whether it’s better to repair a unit or get a new one altogether. Blue Ox Heating & Air would
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You know that nursery rhyme, rain, rain go away, come again some other day? Shouldn’t we have one of those for snow by now? As you sat in your house watching the snow fly last night, I’m sure the horrifying thought went through your head: this winter is never going to end. With that in
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Nobody you ask is going to tell you that they particularly enjoy their home’s air quality during winter. It’s too cold to open up your windows, so things tend to get stuffy. As if that wasn’t bad enough, winter also tends to lead to especially dry air. Cold air doesn’t hold moisture as well, and
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Unless you’re one of those lucky jerks who was born without allergies, you’re probably all-too-aware that we’re in the midst of allergy season right now. Earlier this month, we gave you three great ways to start to allergy-proof your home. In the process of writing, however, we realized that we have too many ideas (and,
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More than likely, when you were growing up your parents didn’t have any kind or air purifiers or filters in your house to improve your indoor air quality and you turned out fine. So what’s the big deal today? Well, for starters, new homes are more tightly sealed in order to save energy, and that can result in a
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We assume that our homes are safe and clean. We assume that when indoors we are deeply breathing clean and safe air. Kick all previous assumptions to the curbside. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the average person receives 72 percent of their chemical exposure in the home.  This is a shocking percentage, and one
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