Heating and Cooling News: HCFC-22 and R-22 Phaseout
Heating and cooling systems rely on refrigerants to cool homes and business establishments. The problem, however, is that most refrigerants have adverse effects on the Earth’s atmosphere. Constant use of such refrigerants has already depleted the ozone layer significantly. This is why the US has undertaken a drive to phase out harmful refrigerants, such as
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality in 2018 With These Simple Tips
Many people understand the importance of having clean air outdoors, but it’s also pretty critical to make sure that air quality indoors is clean as well. This is especially important to consider in our homes, where many of us spend much of our time. If you want to improve your indoor air quality (IAQ) in
Budget-Friendly Home Improvement Ideas for Winter
Winter is just around the corner. As the weather starts to change and temperatures continue to drop, it’s time to think about how you can protect your home from the harsh winter weather while keeping your family comfortable. Below, we’ve put together some simple and affordable home improvement project ideas to help you prepare your
How to Choose the Right HVAC System for Your Home
At Countryside, we recognize that choosing the perfect HVAC system for your home can be a little daunting, especially if this is your first time shopping for heating and cooling equipment for your house. With all the different ratings and options, you may find yourself a bit confused (and exhausted) when it comes time to
How Long Does a Water Heater Last?
The water heater is one of the appliances in our homes that we often take for granted. You may not think twice about filling up a warm bath or washing dishes in the sink, but when your water starts to run cold, you may be wishing that you knew more about this often used appliance.
6 Outdoor Home Projects You Can Do in One Day
Now that summer’s here, everyone wants to spend time outdoors. This is the right time to prepare your outdoor space for more activity, especially if you’re planning to invite people over. Get your creative juices flowing and your tools ready for these easy outdoor home projects you can finish in one day: 1. Turn a
Summertime Housekeeping Checklist
Summer is almost here and there’s no better time to take control of your housekeeping than right now! For anyone who has trouble keeping up with housework, (and really, who doesn’t sometimes?), we’ve created this helpful checklist. With this list you’ll know exactly what chores you should be doing, and when you should be doing
5 Eco-Friendly Ways to Keep Your House Comfortable
At Countryside Plumbing and Heating, we know that New Richmond locals are always looking for ways to go green when it comes to their homes. For some residents, this means leaning on the advancements in energy efficient appliances and eco-friendly residential energy systems such as solar panels and rainharvest systems. While these solutions are great
7 Tips for Making Good Spring Cleaning Better
Who doesn’t love a clean home? Spring cleaning is the perfect time to get your home incredibly tidy up for the impending warmer weather. We’ve come up with some great shortcuts to common spring cleaning tasks, that will make your satisfying cleaning experience even more enjoyable. Household Cleaning Shortcuts We’ve rounded up some extremely helpful
5 Things to Look Forward to in Spring in St. Croix Valley
Spring is one of our favorite seasons in the St. Croix Valley area. There are so many fun ways to enjoy the beautiful weather with your family and friends. As spring approaches, we just can’t wait to enjoy some fun in the great outdoors. Below, we’ve put together 5 of our top things to look forward
