You did the right thing and had your furnace maintained. But something isn’t quite right. Your home isn’t warming efficiently. Or you sense the air quality isn’t what it should be. The problem may be dirty ducts. You should consider having your ducts cleaned if: There is visible mold growth inside sheet metal ducts or […]
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With 2020 just around the corner, you no doubt are thinking about your New Year’s resolutions. And undoubtedly resolutions about your home’s plumbing are not top of mind. So to help you out, here are 10 plumbing resolutions (with some “subresolutions”) to greet the new year. Prevent your pipes from freezing. Here are the “subresolutions” […]
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The leaves are changing colors. The Halloween decorations are out. Thanksgiving is around the corner. Now comes that sad ritual of preparing the outside of your house for winter. Here are some reminders. Check your roof. Before the weather turns you’ll want to have your roof inspected for damaged, loose or missing shingles. They can […]
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Now that fall has arrived, this is a good time to prepare for the seasonal changes. Preparation may include changing the way we do those clean up tasks around our yards. As October winds blow, leaves dried by the summer heat begin to fall. How you clean up those fallen leaves and branches could lead […]
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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 […]
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In the market for a new washing machine? Here are some quick tips to help you. Price. Washing machines can range in price from just a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Most do a good job for simply washing clothes (obviously, check ratings). The more expensive ones may have more bells and […]
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A fresh and clean home is not only welcoming to your guests but a pleasure in which to live. You know instantaneously when you walk in the door if there is a foul odor, but what about pollutants that are unknown to the senses? Indoor environmental air quality is key to the comfort level of […]
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With fall here, there are a few things you can do to prepare for winter now (including getting your furnace tuned up). Here are a handful of suggestions of things you might want to do outside before it gets too cold. Clean out your gutters and downspouts. When the rains come, you’ll want the water […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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