10 Benefits of a Standby Generator Maintenance Agreement
You’ve made the smart decision to invest in a standby generator to protect you, your home and possessions in case of a power outage. These generators can provide protection for decades, but only if you take care of them. That is why you need a standby generator maintenance agreement. These are often sold with the […]
Buying a New Sump Pump
Is it time to buy a new sump pump? For sure, if a sump pump failure has caused your basement to flood. But there may be other issues. Maybe it’s constantly running. Or making noises it shouldn’t be making. Or maybe it’s just seven years old or older and you want to be proactive before […]
Types of Carbon Water Filters
Whether you get your water from a municipal water system or a well, making sure the water is clean and healthy is critical. One way to do so is by using a carbon water filter. Carbon water filters use carbon rich materials — usually coconut shells — to remove impurities in the water. As water […]
13 Unlucky Signs You Need a New Air Conditioner
With warm weather here and hot weather on the way, we hope you have had your air conditioner tuned up. And before the weather does get hot, think about whether you might need a new air conditioner. There are several signs you may need a new air conditioner. Generally, they can be divided into money, […]
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, […]