Issue #42 | June 9, 2026 | Read on Web

Happy National Homeowner Month!

This month’s Bulletin is packed with weird home questions, cool summer tips, a quick thermostat poll, and a new Don’t Sweat It episode.

We wrap things up with a few dad jokes to help you prepare for any Father’s Day celebrations you might have coming up!

On the Blog: Weird Home Questions, Answered

Customer Poll: What temperature do you typically set your t-stat during the summer?

Technician Tip: How to use “The Cooler Method.”

Watch Now: Don’t Sweat it Episode 10

ON THE BLOG

Weird Home Questions, Answered

June 2026 | Read time: 2-3 Minutes

Some home advice sounds suspiciously outdated, like old household folklore from an uncle who still believes swallowed gum stays in your stomach for seven years.
You know the kind: don’t shower during a thunderstorm, don’t water plants when the sun is out, “flushable” wipes are fine to flush, and that thing plugged into the wall is definitely a surge protector because, well, it has a lot of outlets.

A lot of these sound like household fiction, but some of them are very real. Others are a little misunderstood. And a few are just weird enough that most homeowners have wondered about them at least once.

CUSTOMER POLL

What temperature do you typically set your t-stat during the summer?

See How You Compare

Try “The Cooler Method” on Cool Summer Nights

Warm days and cool nights are a pretty sweet Wisconsin combo in early summer, and can present the perfect opportunity to take advantage of “The Cooler Method”.

One of our team members recently used this trick and woke up to a 62°F home. By late afternoon, it was still only around 68°F inside, even with outdoor temps in the 80s.

See How It Works

Dogs Might be Man’s Best Friend, but They’re Not Your AC’s.

It may seem harmless if your dog happens to tinkle on your air conditioner, but allowing your dog to frequently go on your outside condenser can cause serious damage.

The acids in a dog’s urine can eat away at the condenser fins, leading to corrosion and exposing the refrigerant lines.

This can result in reduced efficiency, costly repairs, or even complete AC failure. Consider placing a protective barrier like a short fence around the unit or training your furry friend to go elsewhere. Click here to learn the importance of annual maintenance.

WATCH NOW

Don’t Sweat It Episode 10: The Damp Situation