Portable Humidifiers
In winter, the air in your home becomes dry, which can lead to numerous issues. For one, it can aggravate respiratory ailments such as allergies and asthma. Dry air can also lead to bloody noses, cracked lips, itchy skin, and throat irritation. Finally, it can also cause damage to wood floors and furniture. Generally, the […]
Electric New Year’s Resolutions
When the holidays are over, one of the first things you do may be to take down the holiday lights. Unplug the Christmas lights and/or electric Menorah. It helps cut down on electricity. But you can do more for your electrical system. Here are 10 New Year’s resolutions for your system. Turn stuff off. Here […]
Plumbing New Year’s Resolutions
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” […]
HVAC New Year’s Resolutions
What are your New Year’s resolutions? If saving money is one of them, we can help. These resolutions related to your HVAC system can not only help you save money, but increase your comfort in your home and keep you healthy. Maintain your HVAC system. Have both your air conditioning unit and your furnace tuned […]
Improving Indoor Air Quality This Winter
Winter weather means you’ll be spending more time indoors. That means you’ll want the air in your home to be of high quality to ensure your health as well as your family’s health. Poor indoor air quality can contribute to allergies, asthma and other respiratory issues. It can also lead to headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. […]
Roof De-icing Systems
You know that it’s just a matter of time before snow will accumulate on your roof. That snow will melt, and when the temperature drops it will freeze and become ice, forming ice dams. Ice dams will slow additional melt, allowing the moisture to penetrate the roof’s shingles and the top layer of your home, […]
Whole House Vs. Portable Humidifiers
Winter means dry air in your home. Dry air can cause all sorts of problems: Exacerbating health issues such as allergies and asthma Other health issues, including respiratory irritation, dry nasal passages, nosebleeds, and chapped and itchy skin, Damage to wood including hardwood floors, musical instruments, antique furniture and moldings For those reasons, it is […]
Six Reasons to Become an Electrician
Whether you are just getting out of high school or already in the workplace, and are asking: “What’s next?” you might want to consider becoming an electrician. Here are a few reasons. Great pay. Electricians can make a very good living. In Illinois, an electrician can make upwards of $70,000 a year – plus benefits. […]
Need a Full Home Rewire? Expert Tips on How Not to Break the Bank Doing It
Do your breakers trip often? Do your fuses blow out frequently? Do your lights flicker or dim? Do you notice frayed wiring, loose outlets, or a burning smell in your home? If you are experiencing any of these, it may be time to rewire your house. You may not lose much sleep postponing home repair […]
Preparing the Outside of Your House for Winter
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 […]