4 Questions to Ask your Furnace Repair Expert
Having a furnace repaired can sometimes be a costly experience, depending on the work that needs to be done. Any work carried out on furnaces should be completed by an experienced and qualified technician as well. Below are five crucial questions you need to ask before deciding to hire a furnace repair person. Will company […]
Buying a Garbage Disposer
You’re stuffed to the point of bursting. Maybe too much ham or fish at the Christmas table. Or latkes and applesauce while you were celebrating Hanukkah. Perhaps too much jerk chicken or sweet potato soufflé for Kwanzaa. You may be stuffed. Did you also overload your garbage disposer to the point of bursting too? If […]
3 Signs your Furnace or Boilers Might Need an Inspection
After having a furnace or boiler unit installed, many homeowners tend to forget that they even have these devices – that is, until they start to malfunction or die completely. If you have been having doubts about the functioning of your furnace and you are not quite sure what signs or symptoms to look out […]
Plumbing New Year’s Resolutions
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. Toot the horns and throw the confetti. It’s 2018. Well, not yet, but close. You still have time to make your New Year’s resolutions. When you do, resolve to take care of your plumbing. Here are 12 New Year’s resolutions. Theoretically one for every month, but a little weighted toward winter. Get a whole […]
Tips on Buying a New Furnace – How to Pick the Right One
Shopping for a replacement furnace is not something that homeowners look forward to. However, as these units age, they become less energy efficient and potentially hazardous to have in your home. If you are overwhelmed by the amount of furnaces that are on the market, look no further. The tips below will help ensure that […]
Home Electrical Safety New Year’s Resolutions
Exercise more. Eat less. Save more money. These are the common New Year’s resolutions designed to keep us healthy and financially sound. Very few people make New Year’s resolutions about their home’s electrical system. Here are 12 such resolutions (one for every month) that are also vital for your health, safety and financial well being. […]
How to Find the Right Furnace Repair Expert in Chicagoland
When their furnaces malfunction or stop working completely, many property owners make the mistake of trying to get the repair work done as cheaply as possible. This is not a good idea though, as it could result in you dealing with an inexperienced technician or having inferior quality replacement parts fitted to your unit. Finding […]
Preparing Your Garden Hoses for Winter
You’ve raked the leaves. You’ve covered the lawn furniture. You’ve stored your lawn mower. Your home exterior winter checklist is complete. Or is it? If you have not unhooked your garden hoses, you are asking for trouble. During winter, the residual water left in the hoses can freeze, turning the water into ice (ice takes […]
5 Questions to Ask Your HVAC Contractor When Replacing Your Furnace in Highland Park
Many people think that choosing a furnace is much like buying any other appliance – simply pick one and get it installed. However, it is not as simple as it sounds. Below are five important questions you need to ask your HVAC contractor when having your furnace replaced in Highland Park and other North Shore […]
What to Feed (and Not Feed) Your Garbage Disposer
Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Christmas and Hanukkah are just around the corner, not to mention New Years Eve and Day. If you’re hosting, that means there is going to be food…lots of food. And even though there will be plenty of leftovers, chances are you’re going to be throwing away lots of food. The temptation is […]