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Your “New House” Checklist
Closing day has come and gone and the house is yours – congrats! Whether it’s your first or your fifth, there’s still bound to be a mix of emotions – HVAC systems from joy and anticipation to feeling a bit overwhelmed just thinking about all the unpacking, organizing, and decorating just waiting to get done.… Continue reading Your “New House” Checklist
Here’s How to Keep Your Bathroom Mildew-Free
With the constant moisture, humidity, and sometimes inadequate ventilation, it’s no wonder bathrooms are so susceptible to mildew. This fungus is not only unsightly when it appears on ceilings, walls, tile, and grout, it can set off an array of respiratory issues including allergies and asthma. So, what’s the best way to win the war… Continue reading Here’s How to Keep Your Bathroom Mildew-Free
Why Are My AC Costs Rising?
Did you know that keeping your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter accounts for about 25% of your home’s total electricity usage? It’s no wonder homeowners are always on the hunt for tips and tricks to save money. Yet one contributor often overlooked is the HVAC system itself. Sure, adjusting the… Continue reading Why Are My AC Costs Rising?
Water Hammer and How to Prevent It
Water hammer, or hydraulic shock, is a rapid rise in pressure that occurs when there is a sudden change in fluid velocity after the sudden opening or closing of a faucet or a sudden pump start-up or stoppage. This can cause major problems like backflow and an increase in flow rate and banging water pipes.… Continue reading Water Hammer and How to Prevent It
A Sump Pump for Your Sump Pump
Does your sump pump have an easy life, or does it get called into action on a regular basis? Either way, it won’t last forever, and the worst time to prove that point is while it’s busy removing water from your basement. You see, other than reaching the point where it no longer makes economic… Continue reading A Sump Pump for Your Sump Pump
How to Unblock a Shower Drain
There’s nothing uncommon about a blocked shower drain. That’s the bad news. The good news is that by knowing what to expect, you can be amply prepare to clear a clog in the moment and take steps to prevent them. Here’s how: Boiling water Boil a tea kettle or pot full of water and simply… Continue reading How to Unblock a Shower Drain
Common Signs of a Cracked or Blocked Sewer
Certain things happen around your house you’d prefer not to deal with. But they happen anyway, because pleasant or unpleasant, certain tasks and mishaps simply can’t be avoided. Take a blocked sewer drain, for example. Since most of these pipes reside underground, you can’t see them – inside or out. But that doesn’t mean you… Continue reading Common Signs of a Cracked or Blocked Sewer
When Life Gives You Lemons, You Can Do Much More than Make Lemonade
“When life gives you lemons…” You know the rest – you can make lemonade, lemon meringue pie, add a few slices to your ice-cold water, or add a citrusy burst of flavor to chicken, shrimp, or fish. Yet the almighty lemon can do a whole lot more. From cleaning and disinfecting, to helping you feel… Continue reading When Life Gives You Lemons, You Can Do Much More than Make Lemonade
Plumbing Do’s and Don’ts
Do you ever wish your home – the whole thing – came with an easy-to-read instruction manual on how to maintain and repair things, and how to prevent problems? If such a manual existed, it would be encyclopedia-length, with one whole book dedicated to plumbing. Among so much more information, the book/manual would include a… Continue reading Plumbing Do’s and Don’ts
How to Make Your Home Spring-Ready
Sure, the ground may still be frozen solid and semi-covered with snow, but the birds are chirping, the days growing longer, and the temps steadily rising. Ready or not, spring is just around the corner. As you prepare for the welcome change of seasons by swapping the down coats, mittens, and hats in favor of… Continue reading How to Make Your Home Spring-Ready
