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The Advantages of Natural Gas Appliances
Does the “green living” bug bite you when you least expect it? Don’t worry, it’s a common affliction with very distinctive symptoms: a continued push for smarter use of our natural resources, reduced energy consumption, plus lower energy costs. We all get bitten; sometimes we even seek it out. Like today, for example. Did you… Continue reading The Advantages of Natural Gas Appliances
The High Cost of Basement Flooding, and How to Prevent It
Hold on to your umbrella and galoshes for this one. On average, it costs $30,000 to repair the damage caused by a flooded basement. To make matters worse, these claims are often not covered under you homeowner’s insurance policy. So, if you live in a home or neighborhood prone to flooding, what steps are you… Continue reading The High Cost of Basement Flooding, and How to Prevent It
Common AC Problems, And What Causes Them
Turn on the AC, sit back and relax, and enjoy the cool. All summer long, seven days a week. Simple, right? Well, to an extent, yes. But not that simple. And for that, there’s a simple reason. AC systems don’t last forever. Today’s high efficiency models are built to last about 15 years, while older… Continue reading Common AC Problems, And What Causes Them
Breathing Techniques that Help Relieve Stress
Stress is an everyday occurrence, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Without at least some stress, you’re not being sufficiently challenged. And without challenges to overcome, growth is inhibited. Still, just like most things in life, two much stress can be harmful to your physical and mental health. So, the trick isn’t to get… Continue reading Breathing Techniques that Help Relieve Stress
How to Reduce Energy Consumption and Costs
We all have a few tricks up our sleeves when it comes HVAC systems heating to saving money. Perhaps you’re a seasoned coupon clipper who can shave hundreds off your monthly grocery bill with one hand tied behind your back. Or maybe you’re a DIY pro and can fix common homeowner woes others might need… Continue reading How to Reduce Energy Consumption and Costs
How to Prevent Tree Roots from Penetrating Your Sewer Pipes
If a sink clogs up or a toilet won’t flush, you know right away. What you don’t know, necessarily, is how long that blockage has been in the works. Did you recently flush something you shouldn’t have down the toilet? Have you forgotten to place grease and cooking oils in a container and then place… Continue reading How to Prevent Tree Roots from Penetrating Your Sewer Pipes
Things Not to Flush
Few things can send you into panic mode like the sight of rising Don’t Flush water in a toilet. Even worse, such incidents rarely happen when you have nothing but time on your hands. Instead, it’ll be right before company is due, or just before you’re headed out to work. And while we can’t promise… Continue reading Things Not to Flush
How to Improve Air Circulation and Save
Are you paying more and more to cool your home? If so, all kinds of factors could be at work contributing to the problem. That, in turn, means there are several potential ways to reduce your monthly electricity bill. There also are a few things you shouldn’t do – otherwise, things not to do, like… Continue reading How to Improve Air Circulation and Save
Five Pros You Ought to Know
There’s a saying in business and, for that matter, life Five Pros in general: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” From our experience, the truth is somewhere in the middle where it’s usually found. As in, yes, you want someone who is familiar to you and you to them. But you also… Continue reading Five Pros You Ought to Know
Is Your Water Bill Too High?
During the novel coronavirus pandemic of Spring 2020, lots of people water bill kept journals of their sheltering in place experiences. Were you one of them? If so, were some of your entries about spending more time with your kids and how that impacted your sensibilities? Or maybe you wrote about cooking adventures, binge watching… Continue reading Is Your Water Bill Too High?
