A New Furnace Can Reduce Your Heating Costs

Yes, it’s true that a  new furnace can reduce your heating costs. If you have an older furnace, it may seem to be working fine, but it’s likely costing you a lot more money to run than you might think. So, from an economic standpoint, it would be wise to replace it. When compared to a 17-year-old furnace, a new furnace can save the...

November is Child Safety and Protection Month and your home can be very dangerous for your kiddos. You want to keep your kids and family safe and you think you’ve child proofed your home well enough, but maybe there are a few safety issues you’re overlooking. Check out these simple home safety tips, design to protect your children. 1. Water...

Any home owner knows that electrical work and maintenance is a necessity. It can also be fairly pricey! The good news is that there are ways you can help keep the costs of electrical work down. Combine Jobs into one Call You can save time and money on electrical work by bundling projects together. Keep a running list of electrical...

A little expert guidance can go a long way when you’re dealing with a leaky faucet or upgrading your plumbing system. Homeowners in Peoria, Bloomington, Springfield, and Collinsville know the value of smart plumbing practices, especially in homes that experience seasonal temperature shifts, older pipe systems, or hard water. Tiger Plumbing has compiled 101 practical tips, drawn from our team’s...

Carbon monoxide(CO) kills an estimated 660 Americans each year. What makes carbon monoxide so dangerous is its lack of warning signs. Smoke typically precedes fire; gas leaks often produce strong odors. Carbon monoxide, on the other hand, is an odorless and colorless gas; you may not know you’re breathing until it’s too late. CO is created by the incomplete burning of...

There are some pretty interesting urban legends out there when it comes to Plumbing. But which of this legend are myths and which ones are rooted in fact? Prepare to find out once and for all! 1. Snakes Biting People On The Toilet Have you heard the stories of snakes crawling up people’s toilet pipes and biting them when they...

Spring is here and summer will not be far behind and that means temperatures will be on the rise and so will your energy bill. Keeping cool during the warmer months can really drain your wallet, but luckily for you, there are ways to cut your energy costs this coming summer. Check out these simple money saving tips, meant to keep...

Did you know that headaches can be caused by poor indoor air quality? When we get headaches, that we often contribute to seasonal allergies, we don’t think that they could be caused by our own homes or the buildings in which we work; however, more often than not, environmental causes may be the culprit for our achy heads – including...

A home’s electrical work is something most people rarely give any thought to… until it goes wrong. By keeping up to date with maintenance and repair, a homeowner can save thousands of dollars, and thousands of headaches, by nipping potential hazards in the bud. Not only can updating your home’s wiring, breakers, and appliances improve your home’s safety, but it can...

While most homeowners are worrying about getting their taxes submitted on time, contractors across the nation are gearing up for new federal Department of Energy regulations regarding water heaters. The National Appliance Energy Conservation Act, or NAECA, raises the minimum efficiency (energy factor) of nearly all residential water heaters. Going into effect April 16, 2015, NAECA impacts all tank-type brands...