Can a Handyman Fix Plumbing Issues in Buffalo Grove?
When plumbing issues arise in your Buffalo Grove home, the immediate reaction is often to solve the problem as quickly and affordably as possible. For many homeowners, this leads to the question: Can a handyman fix plumbing problems? While handymen are undoubtedly skilled at general repairs and maintenance, plumbing work often falls outside the scope […]
How Much Do Plumbers Charge for Repair Labor in Buffalo Grove?
Plumbing issues often come out of nowhere and can disrupt daily life in a snap. Whether it’s a leaky faucet, a clogged drain, or a burst pipe, one of the first questions local homeowners ask is, “How much do Buffalo Grove plumbers charge for plumbing repair services?” The answer isn’t always straightforward as it depends on […]
What Is the Most Common Plumbing Repair in Buffalo Grove, IL?
Plumbing issues are inevitable for most homeowners, but understanding the most common plumbing repairs can help you prepare for the unexpected. In Buffalo Grove, IL, one issue stands out above the rest: While Buffalo Grove households experience a number of plumbing issues such as a malfunctioning water heater, a backed-up shower, or a completely blocked toilet, […]
Fire Prevention
With winter here in full force, there is an increased risk of fires in your home if you are not careful. Here, from our friends at United Services, are some safety tips for preventing fires not just during this season, but all year. Heating Space heaters account for 43% of U.S. home heating fires. Keep […]
PROfessional Plumber PROs
When considering a new career or a career change, why not a career as a professional plumber? It is a profession with lots of PROs – both tangible (money) and intangible. Here are some of them. Tangible PROs of Being a Plumber Great pay. Union plumbers in Chicago currently earn about $53 an hour, coming […]
A Lucky 13 Benefits of a Standby Generator
You can’t control the weather. And in Chicago’s North Shore and Northwest suburbs, we get our share of nasty weather. Freezing cold. High winds. Intense heat. Heavy rains. While we are conditioned to deal with it, our homes always aren’t. If the power goes out, it can lead to expensive, messy and inconvenient calamities. To […]
Buying an EV Charging Station
While only less than 4% of U.S. households own electric vehicles (EVs), the number is growing. If you have an EV, you will probably want to consider installing an EV charging station in your home. While, yes, there is an initial outlay, it is just a fraction of the cost of the vehicle itself. And over […]
Six Benefits of a Whole House Plumbing Inspection
Preventive maintenance is a phrase that gets a lot of play, whether it be for your health, your auto, or your HVAC system. There are lots of benefits. The same holds true for your plumbing system. Preventive maintenance for your plumbing system is addressed through an annual whole house plumbing inspection. Benefits of Whole House […]