Is it time to buy a new sump pump? It may be if: The pump is 10 years old or older. It is making strange noises. There is water at the top of the pit. Tips for Buying a Sump Pump System Decide on the type of pump. There are two main types of sump […]
Read MoreYour sump pump and battery backup pump may reside unnoticed in the recesses of your basement, but when summer’s thunderstorms hit, you’ll want to make sure they are in good working order. A bad sump pump and/or battery backup can mean a flooded basement in your Chicago North Shore or Chicago Northwest suburban home. What […]
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With the new year around the corner, you’re undoubtedly making your new year’s resolutions. Lose weight. Save money. Etc. While you’re at it, resolve to treat your plumbing system with respect. Here are an even dozen resolutions to get you started – one for every month of the year. But this doesn’t mean you can […]
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With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, you likely looked at your house with new eyes and, like so many Chicagoland homeowners, went into a frenzy of home improvement. New paint, new plants, new pictures. But before you settle into your newly designed home office and wait for the first snowflakes to appear, you need […]
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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 […]
Read MoreWith spring here, you know we are in for some heavy rains. That means you will want your sump pump and your battery backup (which if you don’t have you really need to get as protection if there is a power failure) to be in good working order so you don’t wake up one morning […]
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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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If your sump pump is 10 years old or older, is making strange noises, or if there is water at the top of the pit, those are all signs that you may need a new sump pump. Here are some thoughts on buying a new pump. Types of sump pumps There are three types of […]
Read MoreWhile April (and May) showers bring May flowers, some of those showers are actually heavy rains that can lead to flooding. If your home has flooded before, you know it’s no fun. Carpeting and furniture can be ruined, items stored in boxes can be destroyed, and mold, mildew and rot can present long-term health issues. […]
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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 […]
Read MoreYou already know the basics of how Wi-Fi – or “smart" – thermostats work. You can pre-set the temperature and modify it via your mobile pho Read more…
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