Raise a Glass to Clean Water
Do you get your water from a municipal source or from a well? Either way, you’ll want the water coming into your home to be clean, healthy and pure. Five Benefits of Clean Water Most importantly, clean water is healthy drinking water. You don’t have to worry about getting sick from drinking water from your […]
9 Benefits of a Standby Generator
Torrential rains. Freezing temperatures. Sweltering heat. Fierce winds. What do they all have in common? They are frequent visitors to Chicago’s North Shore and Northwest suburbs. And they can all lead to power outages that are not only inconvenient but can also be costly. That is why smart homeowners purchase a standby generator for when […]
Sewer Line Video Inspections
If you are smart, you get your sewer line rodded annually to make sure rainwater flows away from your house and does not end up in your basement. But sometimes mere rodding is not enough, and you need to have a sewer line video inspection. When Do You Need a Sewer Line Video Inspection? It […]
How to Become a Licensed Plumber in Illinois
You already know the many financial and non-financial benefits of becoming a licensed plumber. But how do you become a licensed plumber in Illinois? Here we leak (pun intended) the process. Step 1 – Become an Apprentice Before becoming a licensed plumber in Illinois, you must serve an apprenticeship. Here are the requirements. You must […]
A “Sweet 16” Plumbing New Year’s Resolutions
Have you made your New Year’s resolutions for 2026? Most likely they will include some of the following: saving money, eating better, exercising, losing weight, learning new skills, reading more, and improving mental well-being. You probably haven’t made any resolutions related to your home’s plumbing. So, we have taken the opportunity to give you our […]
Six Types of Showerheads
Like everything else, buying a showerhead is not necessarily an easy task. There are so many options to choose from. The first choice is what type of showerhead you want. Here are the primary types. Wall mount. AKA fixed showerhead. This is your basic traditional showerhead that is attached to a shower arm mounted into […]
Six Signs You Need a New Furnace
The weather is turning cooler. Time to give the air conditioner a rest and make sure the furnace is ready to handle the freezing temperatures. Hopefully you have already had your furnace tuned up. But do you need a new unit? Here are some signs. Old age. Furnaces don’t last forever. The average life of […]
23 Ways to Prepare the Inside of Your House for Winter
After a warm – some may even say hot – start to autumn, the weather is turning colder. Hopefully, you have taken many of the tips we have provided to prepare the outside of your home for winter. Now here are some tips to prepare the inside of your house for winter so you can […]
Nine Benefits of Standby Generator Maintenance Agreements
When shopping for a standby generator, make sure that it includes a maintenance agreement. There are numerous benefits to having a standby generator maintenance agreement. Here are a few. Cost Savings 1. Standby generators do fail, and repairs can be quite costly. The generator maintenance agreement could and should provide discounts on both repairs and, […]
Six Tips for Buying a New Toilet
Buying a new toilet is not something you do all that often. Toilets last for decades. But there are a few reasons you might want a new toilet: You are remodeling or building a new home You are getting older and want a toilet with a higher seat You want a toilet that is better […]