We may complain about the long winter, but now it’s AC time. Before you turn the thermostat to “cool,” if you have not done so already, have you remembered to check the AC filter? That pesky dust we wand off our furniture each week clings to the AC unit’s filter. Dirt and grime clog those […]
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At any given time of the day, water is running through at least some of the pipes in your home. Plus, if one of your water pipes fails or a hose on your washing machine breaks, water could be flowing onto the floor of your bathroom, laundry room or basement. Do you know how to […]
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Dropping objects into the garbage disposer, simply depositing sticky foods like banana or potato peelings or forgetting to run a steady flow of water when using the disposer can cause a worrisome clog. Before giving up on the appliance, take a few steps to remove the plug. First, determine if an object is stuck in […]
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April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also bring tremendous, unexpected rainfall. You can be proactive about flood-proofing your home by considering these three major steps to addressing flood control. Know Your Risk Is your house on a flood plain? If not, you still may be at risk for flooding. The FEMA (Federal […]
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Our homes are our sanctuaries. Providing comfort after a long day of work, giving us a place to gather with family and friends, and allowing a place of rest at the end of the day, most of us spend a good proportion portion of our lives in our homes. We assume our homes are safe […]
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While a low level of moisture in your home is optimal to keep the air from becoming uncomfortably dry, bathrooms are actually susceptible to excess moisture. Air conditioning units help keep your home cool, but there are rooms that could use a little extra ventilation. Bathroom exhaust fans pull moisture-laden air out of the small […]
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Your furnace is one of the hardest working appliances in your home. Although you may not think much about it, you most certainly are aware of the warmth and comfort it provides. Whether you are in the market for a new furnace or just want to become more familiar with the furnace you have, knowledge […]
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You’ve just turned on your faucet to wash your hands and nothing but a trickle is coming out. After a long day, you try to run a hot bath, but where is the water? One of the earliest signs of frozen pipes is little to no water flow when you turn on your faucet. After […]
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Here in Chicagoland in February, the furnace has been running around the clock for a few months now. As we start to dream of warmer temperatures and hopefully experience the last blasts of cold weather before the spring, our furnaces are still working hard to keep our homes cozy and warm during these last months […]
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Carbon monoxide poisoning is a silent, odorless, invisible killer. More than 400 Americans a year die from it, and more than 20,000 Americans will visit the emergency room due to it. One danger of carbon monoxide is it is difficult to recognize because the symptoms are similar to the symptoms you might suffer from the […]
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