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
4 Tips About Weatherproofing from Industry Experts
No matter what season it is, if the temperature outside your home is different than the temperature inside your home then there is a chance that temperatures and weather conditions outside can impact your home environment. The most effective way to prevent damage to your home, maintain your indoor environment, and stop wasting energy on
3 Ways to Reduce the Costs of HVAC Services in 2017
The fluctuations in temperature from the coldest days during the wintertime to the scorching heat in the summertime can certainly increase the numbers on your home’s energy bill. Luckily we’ve come up with 3 simple solutions that will help alleviate some of those costs associated with your home’s HVAC system. Don’t Shed Your Sweater! Just
