Buying a Clothes Dryer
The average clothes dryer lasts eight to 12 years. If yours is approaching that age, or if you are noticing it is not drying as efficiently as it used to, you might consider a new one. Here are some thoughts. Gas or electric? Gas dryers may cost a little more up front ($100 or so) […]
Why It’s Important to Know Where Your Water Supply is Located
At any given time of the day, water is running through at least some of the pipes in your home. Plus, if one of your water pipes fails or a hose on your washing machine breaks, water could be flowing onto the floor of your bathroom, laundry room or basement. Do you know how to […]
Sump Pump Maintenance and Replacement
While April (and May) showers bring May flowers, some of those showers are actually heavy rains that can lead to flooding. If your home has flooded before, you know it’s no fun. Carpeting and furniture can be ruined, items stored in boxes can be destroyed, and mold, mildew and rot can present long-term health issues. […]
How to Deal with a Plugged Garbage Disposer
Dropping objects into the garbage disposer, simply depositing sticky foods like banana or potato peelings or forgetting to run a steady flow of water when using the disposer can cause a worrisome clog. Before giving up on the appliance, take a few steps to remove the plug. First, determine if an object is stuck in […]
Conserving Water
The average household uses 300 gallons of water a day. Here are a few tips that will help you conserve water and lower your water bill. Save water. For example put a bucket under the faucet while you wait for the shower to heat up. And don’t pour water you use to boil pasta or […]
Have You Thought about Flood Control for Your Home?
April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also bring tremendous, unexpected rainfall. You can be proactive about flood-proofing your home by considering these three major steps to addressing flood control. Know Your Risk Is your house on a flood plain? If not, you still may be at risk for flooding. The FEMA (Federal […]
AC Season is Coming – It’s Time to Think about Maintenance
Spring cleaning should include more than turning your mattresses and washing windows. To enjoy a comfortable summer in your home, as well as in your wallet, take time to do seasonal maintenance on your air conditioning system. These simple steps will add life to your HVAC system and ensure energy efficiency. Power Down – As […]
Why Carbon Monoxide in Your Home is Really Bad
Our homes are our sanctuaries. Providing comfort after a long day of work, giving us a place to gather with family and friends, and allowing a place of rest at the end of the day, most of us spend a good proportion portion of our lives in our homes. We assume our homes are safe […]
The Warm Season is Almost Here. Now is the Time to Think About A/C Maintenance
Although it may feel like winter is going to be around forever, spring is just around the corner. Soon, we will see green grass and feel the warm breeze through our open windows. And then before we know it, summer will be here, and instead of using the furnace to keep our homes warm, we […]
Five Reasons Bathroom Exhaust Fans are Important
While a low level of moisture in your home is optimal to keep the air from becoming uncomfortably dry, bathrooms are actually susceptible to excess moisture. Air conditioning units help keep your home cool, but there are rooms that could use a little extra ventilation. Bathroom exhaust fans pull moisture-laden air out of the small […]