- Categories: Electrical, Plumbing
- Date: December 26, 2019
“It’s perfect!” You’ve saved and planned and dreamed of this day. You’ve found the perfect location with great parking, foot traffic, and complementary businesses. You envision the space adorned with your artsy displays and appealing merchandise. But take a deep breath, count to 10, and consider having licensed contractors inspect the existing plumbing and electrical […]
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- Categories: Heating
- Date: December 23, 2019
Your children complain it’s too hot in the living room. You turn down the thermostat, but now you need extra blankets in your bedroom. Why are some of the rooms in your house warmer than others? You likely have an unbalanced HVAC problem. In a balanced heating system, the temperature in all the rooms of […]
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- Categories: Heating, Indoor Air Quality, Safety Tips
- Date: December 20, 2019
You may feel some loyalty to that quirky old furnace, but how faithful is it to you? When the snow begins to fall and the cold winds squeeze under the front door, you don’t want your furnace to fail. Maybe it’s time to part ways with that old friend. “You’re not getting any younger.” How […]
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- Categories: Heating
- Date: December 18, 2019
Features like tall ceilings and ceramic tile floors make great statements and often add to the value of your home. But when winter cold hits, losing precious heat to those tall ceilings and stepping onto cold tile become more than uncomfortable. Before the temperatures drop and the snow arrives, consider using your floors as a […]
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- Categories: Indoor Air Quality, Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: December 17, 2019
In winter, the air in your home becomes dry, which can lead to numerous issues. For one, it can aggravate respiratory ailments such as allergies and asthma. Dry air can also lead to bloody noses, cracked lips, itchy skin, and throat irritation. Finally, it can also cause damage to wood floors and furniture. Generally, the […]
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When the holidays are over, one of the first things you do may be to take down the holiday lights. Unplug the Christmas lights and/or electric Menorah. It helps cut down on electricity. But you can do more for your electrical system. Here are 10 New Year’s resolutions for your system. Turn stuff off. Here […]
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With 2020 just around the corner, you no doubt are thinking about your New Year’s resolutions. And undoubtedly resolutions about your home’s plumbing are not top of mind. So to help you out, here are 10 plumbing resolutions (with some “subresolutions”) to greet the new year. Prevent your pipes from freezing. Here are the “subresolutions” […]
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What are your New Year’s resolutions? If saving money is one of them, we can help. These resolutions related to your HVAC system can not only help you save money, but increase your comfort in your home and keep you healthy. Maintain your HVAC system. Have both your air conditioning unit and your furnace tuned […]
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- Categories: Electrical, Safety Tips
- Date: November 27, 2019
When we consider home remodel projects, we usually think of aesthetics, redecorating projects that enhance the look of our homes. We also need to plan for projects that don’t do much for the appearance of our property but support our family’s safety and well-being. Changing out the old electrical panel falls into that category. […]
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- Categories: Indoor Air Quality, Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: November 27, 2019
Winter weather means you’ll be spending more time indoors. That means you’ll want the air in your home to be of high quality to ensure your health as well as your family’s health. Poor indoor air quality can contribute to allergies, asthma and other respiratory issues. It can also lead to headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. […]
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