Preventing Furnace Breakdowns

When winter rolls around, a working furnace is a top priority as the outdoor temperature falls. Here are some tips for making sure you’re not faced with a furnace breakdown this winter....

When winter rolls around, a working furnace is a top priority as the outdoor temperature falls. Here are some tips for making sure you’re not faced with a furnace breakdown this winter....

If you’ve ever looked under your sink, you’ll see that it doesn’t just drain into a straight pipe. There is a u-shaped portion of pipe that is connected to a straight pipe. Leading to the rest of your drainage system in fact, it looks like a “p” lying on its side. That portion of pipe is known as a p-trap...

Water conservation is an increasingly critical issue as we consume more and more of our freshwater supplies. The key is to use less water without sacrificing daily activities. Low flow fixtures like shower heads, toilets and faucets allow for regular use with less consumption. Regular toilets use 1.6 gallons per flush while high efficiency models use 1.28 gallons per flush....

REDUCE ALLERGY SYMPTOMS WITH DUCT CLEANING If you have allergies, the outdoors can be a minefield of allergens that trigger sneezing, sniffles and congestion. Unfortunately, it can be just as bad indoors, but with the right HVAC maintenance, you can minimize the chance of spending your summer in misery. One often overlooked maintenance item is duct cleaning. Air systems recirculate...

  The move toward passive heating and cooling is growing. It saves money and reduces greenhouse gases. Here are some ways to cut down on heat gains and losses from your home in summer conditions. Insulation Insulation slows down heat flow. In winter this means less heat escapes and in summer, it keeps your air conditioner from working overtime. In...

Plumbing systems might not have many moving parts but they do have a life span. After years of continuous use, your plumbing components need to be replaced. Here are some signs that you need to upgrade your plumbing. Your faucets keep leaking The components in a faucet are exposed to rushing water several times a day. Switching them on and...

  Your home’s plumbing is mostly hidden from view so it’s easy to forget about. That is, until something goes wrong. Here are some ways to prevent plumbing issues from becoming disasters.  1. Do a regular visual inspection of your home’s plumbing This might seem obvious but in the chaos of everyday life, it’s easy to push it down the...

May has arrived! Meaning two things; one, spring is in full bloom and two, it is National Electrical Safety Month! Everyone knows that electricity can be dangerous but you can remove some of that danger by following these electrical safety tips! Electrical Safety Tips for Both Inside and Outside of Your Home: Inside: Don’t run cords under carpets. They can...

It’s been a very wet couple of days, how’s your sump pump holding up?  If you are like a lot of people in the area, you are about to find yourself standing knee-deep in dirty rainwater. Basement flooding is an expensive and stressful side effect from all this rain we’ve been getting. This is especially true if you have a...