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How to Keep Your Garbage Disposal in Tip-Top Shape

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Plus, Our 4 Favorite Features of the Latest Garbage Disposal Models The In-sink garbage disposal is the commonly used, but often overlooked, workhorse of the kitchen. Overlooked, that is, until something goes wrong! Thankfully, garbage disposals don’t require a lot of maintenance, but it’s important to differentiate good habits from bad. While it might seem […]

5 Home Safety Tips and Helpful Reminders For The Holidays

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Piling in the car and driving or (flying) to grandma’s house is a no-go this year. Chalk it up — along with hosting a festive holiday bash — to another casualty of the pandemic. For many of us, it’s been a trying year. Here at Sila, we’re grateful for our steadfast, hard-working staff and the […]

What to Know About the Relationship Between Home Humidifiers and Health

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For many parts of the U.S., including the mid-Atlantic region, dry air is an unavoidable part of wintertime. As temperatures outside drop and moisture in the air becomes sparse, the impact can be felt in your home, belongings, and health. Do you ever notice that you experience certain health-related symptoms during the wintertime, like a […]

3 Ways to Boost Home Comfort & Efficiency While Working or Learning At Home

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In a typical year, the transition to fall and winter signals more time spent indoors at home. But we’re in 2020 and it hasn’t been a normal year. And now many of us are spending much more time at home regardless of the season‐including working remotely or attending school from home in kitchens, basements, or […]

Winterize Your HVAC System to Prepare Your Home For Colder Weather

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Winter might feel far off, but when that first snowstorm hits, the last thing you want is to discover an issue with your heating system that you could have addressed sooner. Proper heating system preventive maintenance now can keep minor issues from becoming major fixes down the road. Whether you have a furnace, a heat […]

5 Benefits of a New, High-Efficiency HVAC System

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Technological advances are happening at an ever increasing pace. This is as true for your heating and cooling system as it is for your smartphone. But unlike personal electronic devices, a modern, high-efficiency HVAC system can significantly lower your energy bills. But how do you know when it’s best to upgrade your older system? If […]

Advantages of a Mini Split Ductless Heating & Cooling System

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We’re often asked by homeowners to share our recommendation for the best heating and cooling solution for older homes. All too often many older homes have little to no space or existing ductwork in which to install traditional HVAC systems. Alternative solutions have been around for a while, but they came with considerable drawbacks — […]

Effective Ways to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality

A woman in jeans and a pink top is lying on a gray sofa, relaxing in a living room filled with potted plants—one of the most effective ways to improve air quality and boost home air quality naturally.

In the current era of COVID-19, breathing fresh and clean air inside the home has become increasingly important to many homeowners. Beyond just comfort, clean air is important for reducing the chances of developing respiratory conditions such as asthma, and protecting those who already suffer from asthma, allergies, and other chronic lung conditions like COPD. […]

Four Easy Ways to Control Home Humidity

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Summer months in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states can be uncomfortably hot and humid. High humidity can cause mold growth and other structural damage to your home. You may see condensation on your windows, mold spots, damp walls or water stains, or even detect a musty smell when the inside humidity level is too high. […]

How to Reduce Air Conditioning Costs This Summer: 8 Great Tips

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We’re all guilty of it; delaying the use of our air conditioning once hot temperatures hit so we can save on unnecessary expenses. Everyone wants to save money, so how can you lower your costs and keep your AC running? The following tips are some great ways to stay cool and help reduce air conditioning […]