5 Ways Furnace Maintenance Can Prevent Costly Home Repairs
When it comes to annual furnace maintenance, are you someone who schedules it every single year, or do you seem to put it off until it’s absolutely necessary? If you belong to the second group of people – and many certainly do – you may be putting yourself at risk for completely unnecessary and […]
The Cold Months are Coming – Now’s the Time to Make Sure Your Furnace Works Properly
It’s still nice and warm outside in most parts of the country, and most people have put little to no thought into their furnaces as of yet. However, cooler weather is just around the corner, and winter is trailing close behind. Now is a great time to make sure your furnace is up to the […]
What to Do When Your Ceiling Leaks
Ceiling leaks can be frustrating, inconvenient and expensive. It is important for you to find the source of the leak to prevent it from reoccurring. But before that, minimize the immediate damage by doing the following things. Find the area of the ceiling that is leaking. Look for areas of the ceiling with coffee-colored stains. […]
Buying a Backup Generator
We’ve been lucky this year that we have not had major thunderstorms or heat waves that have caused massive power outages. But you know the next emergency could be just around the corner. And if you don’t have a backup generator to keep your refrigerator cold and your computers and lights running, you could be […]
How to Remove Indoor Allergens from Your Home
Indoor allergens come in many different forms. Plants, dust, mites, mold, mildew, and even pet dander can make breathing difficult and potentially cause serious illnesses. There are several things you can do to drastically reduce airborne allergens in the air at home. This can keep you healthier, allow you to breathe easier, and provide you […]
Items in Your Home that Will Save You the Most on Your Energy Bill when Replaced
If your energy bill seems out of control, there’s a good chance that you are using some inefficient appliances and other items that are responsible for the increase. Though replacing these items is certainly an investment, the utility savings you can enjoy will more than make up for it over the course of these items’ […]
Is Your Summer Energy Bill Too High? Why Your AC Might be the Problem
Energy bills arrive every month whether you’re ready or not, and there’s no doubt that millions of people across the country are actively seeking ways to make them shrink. If your utility bills seem to skyrocket during the summer months, your air conditioner is likely to blame. Here are some ways in which your AC […]
Boosting Your Wi-Fi Signal
You need Wi-Fi for so much more than just accessing the Internet from your computer. Want to binge a hot show on Hulu or Netflix? You need Wi-Fi. Want to turn on the lights in another room? You need Wi-Fi. Feeling a little warm and want to turn the thermostat down without getting up? You […]
What You Can Do to Avoid a Flooded Basement
Summer is thunderstorm season. Yes, those storms can cool things off and are good for the lawn and garden. But they can also lead to expensive and inconvenient basement flooding. We constantly remind (nag) you of plumbing to do’s to prevent flooding – installing and maintaining sump pumps and having your sewer line rodded. But […]
Caring for a Hot Tub
After a hard day at work or play, there isn’t anything like soaking in a hot tub to decompress and relax those muscles. But along with the pleasure comes responsibility. You need to care for your hot tub. Here are some tips. Monitor water chemistry. You need to know the required levels of pH, alkalinity, […]