Raise a Glass to Clean Water
Do you get your water from a municipal source or from a well? Either way, you’ll want the water coming into your home to be clean, healthy and pure. Five Benefits of Clean Water Most importantly, clean water is healthy drinking water. You don’t have to worry about getting sick from drinking water from your […]
How to Become a Licensed Plumber in Illinois
You already know the many financial and non-financial benefits of becoming a licensed plumber. But how do you become a licensed plumber in Illinois? Here we leak (pun intended) the process. Step 1 – Become an Apprentice Before becoming a licensed plumber in Illinois, you must serve an apprenticeship. Here are the requirements. You must […]
A “Sweet 16” Plumbing New Year’s Resolutions
Have you made your New Year’s resolutions for 2026? Most likely they will include some of the following: saving money, eating better, exercising, losing weight, learning new skills, reading more, and improving mental well-being. You probably haven’t made any resolutions related to your home’s plumbing. So, we have taken the opportunity to give you our […]
Six Signs You Need a New Furnace
The weather is turning cooler. Time to give the air conditioner a rest and make sure the furnace is ready to handle the freezing temperatures. Hopefully you have already had your furnace tuned up. But do you need a new unit? Here are some signs. Old age. Furnaces don’t last forever. The average life of […]
23 Ways to Prepare the Inside of Your House for Winter
After a warm – some may even say hot – start to autumn, the weather is turning colder. Hopefully, you have taken many of the tips we have provided to prepare the outside of your home for winter. Now here are some tips to prepare the inside of your house for winter so you can […]
Nine Benefits of Standby Generator Maintenance Agreements
When shopping for a standby generator, make sure that it includes a maintenance agreement. There are numerous benefits to having a standby generator maintenance agreement. Here are a few. Cost Savings 1. Standby generators do fail, and repairs can be quite costly. The generator maintenance agreement could and should provide discounts on both repairs and, […]
Six Tips for Buying a New Toilet
Buying a new toilet is not something you do all that often. Toilets last for decades. But there are a few reasons you might want a new toilet: You are remodeling or building a new home You are getting older and want a toilet with a higher seat You want a toilet that is better […]
Becoming a Journeyman Electrician in Illinois
Becoming a licensed electrician in Illinois has numerous benefits. There are intangible benefits such as interesting work and earning the respect of your customers. And there are tangible benefits such great pay, benefits and growth opportunities. One other tangible benefit is ease of entry. Here we explain what you need to do to become a […]
Eight Benefits of Dual-Zone Ductless Mini-Splits
The vast majority of homes in the United States are heated and cooled through equipment that forces either hot air or cool air through a series of ducts to heat or cool the entire home. Some homes, especially those without ductwork, use dual-zone ductless mini-split systems. These systems are comprised of an outdoor condenser or […]
Buying a New Electric Panel
Electric panels last a long time – as long as 40 years. But not forever. They may lose function, which is evidenced by things like breakers tripping or lights flickering. Or you may sense other issues, like smells or noises. No matter the reason, if it is time for a new panel, here are some […]