The Staying Cool Blog by Knights Air
Riverview, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Gibsonton & more
Cool things to do and how to stay cool.
Year-Long Traffic Nightmare In Riverview Begins
Our local area is notorious for bad traffic. In fact, the greater Tampa area as a whole is the 11th worst in the country. If Gibsonton Drive or Brandon Boulevard is part of your daily commute, you know how bad traffic can get. As bad as traffic has been in the past,...
Worst And Funniest DIY Repairs Gone Bad
Who needs a repair manual when you can just figure it out yourself? Buying replacements or employing a handyman can be costly. Instead, with an assist from the internet, many DIY tutorials are now as accessible as ever. You would think people would get the hang of...
Energy Saving Tips For Florida Residents
Few possessions are more valuable to someone than an air conditioner unit is to a Floridian. We run our AC units nearly 24/7 most of the year. Then, in the winter, we often turn on that heat at night and crank up the air conditioning during the day. The constant...
Fun Things To Do Near Riverview This Winter
We may not get snow, but we know when it’s wintertime in Florida. Maybe we pull out our Capri shorts and put away our Bermuda length. Some of us may even need to turn on the heater. And, we love celebrating just about any reason during any season. The holidays bring a...
Five Fun Facts You May Not Know About Tampa Bay
Whether you're from Riverview, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Gibsonton, or anywhere within the area, when you travel more than a couple of hours away, you'll likely say that you're from Tampa. And, we all take pride in the great things in Tampa and the surrounding area. What...
Don’t Obstruct Your HVAC Condenser Or Return Vents
All HVAC systems have a lifespan. That lifespan can be greatly reduced by poor maintenance and by a few bad habits. Those bad habits lead to the need for expensive repairs and reduce the lifespan of the HVAC system. Also, they lead to homeowners throwing money out...
Highest Traffic And Accident Areas in Hillsborough County
Every city complains about their traffic. But, here in Riverview and the surrounding Tampa areas of Hillsborough County, our complaints are valid. The Tampa area ranks as having the 11th highest traffic congestion in the country. And, that is just in our area. That...
Florida Home Owners Must Change Their HVAC Air Filters Monthly
Staying cool in Florida can seem like a full-time job. Even in the Fall, the weather can still have temperatures reaching 90 degrees. And, temperatures will routinely reach the 80's through the rest of the fall, and even on into winter, you will experience heat and...
How To Keep Your Air Conditioner Unit Running Cool Year-Round
Does anything in this world work harder than an air conditioning unit in Florida? As summer ends and the (slightly), cooler temperatures arrive, your air conditioner will appreciate the break in word-load. But, we still have several months left in the year and you'll...
Famous People From The Hillsborough County Area
If you thought you ran into Nick Carter from the Back Street Boys at the Sprouts in Riverview, you may have. Tampa isn’t the only place with its share of celebrities. Fun Facts About Hillsborough County Hillsborough County is the fourth most populous county in the...
Local Pizza Places Near Riverview Florida That You Must Try
Florida is not as famous for its pizza as New York or Chicago, but the Riverview and Tampa Bay area has several outstanding pizza places. Lets find out the best local pizza places near Riverview.
Champa Bay! A Walk Through Tampa Bay’s Professional Sports History
Our Tampa Bay Lightning have done it again! Back-to-back Stanley Cup wins! With their win over the Montreal Canadians, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers favored to repeat in this year’s upcoming Super Bowl, it's safe to say it's a good time to be a local sports fan....
The History Of Air Conditioners – 10 Historical Air Conditioning Facts
As we get through the dog days of summer here in Florida, it's important to be grateful for the important invention we now take for granted: the air conditioner. These cooling marvels can now be turned on with a simple press of a button and are barely over a century...
10 Fun Things To Do As A Family Near Riverview Florida
Our beloved and growing city along the Alafia River, Riverview, was founded in 1885. From its founding through to today, Riverview has been a great place to raise a family. According to DataUSA, Riverview now has a population of over 91,000 people, with an average age...
How To Avoid Bad Contractors And Contractor Fraud In Florida
We have all heard horror stories of contractors gone bad. Contractors committing fraud, just plain poor service or terribly completed work is fairly common here in Florida. In fact, this kind of thing happens so often around the country that comedian and talk show...
Interesting Facts About Tampa Bay & The South Shore Area
Whether you are a native to the area or have settled along Florida’s Gulf Coast and Tampa Bay, you are aware of a city enriched with both Cuban and Spanish history. You know that we are a major business hub, and like it or not our region is also a travelers...