With the onset of COVID-19 “shelter in place” orders, many of us have become much more acquainted with our kitchens, cooking meals and eating at home. But unless we pay attention to what we are putting down our kitchen drains, we may have more problems than simply eating our own cooking. Here are five common […]
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When you are faced with a complex plumbing problem or issue, it is usually best to contact a professional plumber. However, there are some plumbing problems that even not-so-handy people can fix with just a little bit of time, money, the right tools, and a little effort. One such problem is a running toilet. Below […]
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You hear the phrases “hard water” and “soft water” all the time. What do they mean? A water’s hardness is determined by the amount of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the water. This is a naturally occurring mineral found in items such as chalk, limestone, and marble. It is measured in grains per gallon (GPG). The […]
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So your air conditioning unit is acting up. Maybe it’s not cooling your house like it should. Or your energy bills are going up. Or there are funny noises coming from it. It’s time, you’ve decided. Time for a new unit. But don’t panic. Just keep these important tips in mind when you go shopping. […]
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Birds are returning, daffodils are blossoming, and the weather is warming. These signs of spring remind us hot summer days will arrive soon. Before the mercury rises, have a professional do a maintenance check on your AC unit. “Why contract with a service to do a professional maintenance check? Isn’t cleaning my AC unit a […]
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Nothing like a nice hot shower to clear the cobwebs in the morning or decompress after a hard day. You’re clean. Maybe even refreshed. But what about your glass shower door? You should give the shower door a good cleaning at least once a week (daily after the last use would be even better, but […]
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Working from home. Streaming TV shows and movies. Remote schooling. Zooming with friends, family, and coworkers. The Internet is certainly playing a large role in helping us stay connected while we stay home. So you’ll want your Internet to work fast. Given the demands you and everyone else is placing on connectivity, speed may become […]
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“Oh no!” You step off the last stair into your basement, and you feel the water ooze from the carpet beneath your feet. The rain from the thunderstorm swirling around your house is seeping from the ground into your foundation. How can you protect your home from flood damage when you live in a flood […]
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As you’re getting ready for summer, you’ll want to make sure your air conditioning unit is ready too. That means, among other things, watching for warning signs that you may need to replace your unit, and better to do it now than wait until it breaks down on a particularly steamy day. Here are 10 […]
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If you live in the Chicagoland area and have a single-family home with a basement, you know the importance of having your sewer line rodded frequently to prevent flooding. But sometimes rodding is not enough to eliminate the blockage and some excavation might be needed. But before you excavate, you will want to have a […]
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