Choosing the Right Water Filtration System

The quality of your home’s water can affect its taste. Low quality water for cooking, drinking, or cleaning can have serious effects on your family’s health. Poor water quality can also affect the life of your fixtures & appliances. If you’re concerned about your home’s tap water, a water filtration system is recommended. Here’s the most common types of water...

Sometimes it’s easy to get stuck in a rut, even with your cooling system. You might feel too busy to think about HVAC upgrades, but procrastinating can end up costing you more in the long run. Here are some signs you need to discard the old & bring in the new. Your system is noisy If your system makes lots...

Finding ways to transfer electricity from one place to another can be tricky.  The easiest & most common way to do this is through an extension cord. While convenient, extension cords can be extremely dangerous. Nearly 3,300 house fires are caused each year by improper extension cord use. Here are a few tips to make sure you & your family stay...

Spring is in full swing & summer is right around the corner. While you don’t have to worry about snow and ice, warmer weather can bring about new problems. Sewage backups are one of them. Here is some information on these backups and how to prevent them....

Over time showers and tubs can deteriorate. Besides these cracks, chips and nicks being an eyesore, this deterioration can create even more problems including mold, mildew and hidden leaks. If you’re experiencing any of these problems with your tub or shower, it might be time to consider a liner or a bath remodel. Shower and Tub Lining If you’re not...

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...

These past few weeks have brought a lot of rain and storms to the area. In addition to all of these storms, the temperatures have also been climbing. You have likely been running your air conditioning system to keep your home comfortable. Unfortunately, thunderstorms can pose a serious risk to your AC. Follow these handy tips when a strong storm hits and help protect...

Spring is here! Goodbye, yucky winter weather and short days. Say hello to budding leaves, blooming flowers and rain, lots and lots of rain. While spring brings the excitement of warming weather, it also brings hazards like heavy April rain showers, basement flooding and damaged pipes. Here are some ways your pipes can be affected by April rain showers: 1. Moving water can...

Thunderstorms and rocky weather are a way of life here in the Metro-East Area and we are all aware that there are some safety precautions we should follow when severe weather starts. Head indoors or take cover, do not sit near windows, roll up your car windows if driving, etc. but many people may not be aware of the risks...