New Water Heater Regulations Mean The Time To Replace Is Now!

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...

Water consumption is a growing concern in homes across the country. By reducing the amount of water you use at home, you can help protect the environment and lower your utility bills. Although there are major upgrades you can make to your plumbing system to reduce your home’s water consumption, there are also many small and inexpensive changes you can...

The holiday season is upon us! It starts with festivities as early as Halloween then the serious preparations begin with Thanksgiving meals, friends and family, house to house; moving on to December when schools go on vacation and we look forward to a longer celebratory time with Hanukkah and Christmas, finally wrapping it up with New Year’s Eve and New...

Summer has taken its last breath, but we all know that the cold days of winter will be upon us soon. When the cold weather blasts the majority of Illinois, homeowners brace themselves for both plummeting temperatures and soaring heating costs. Beyond the higher energy costs, cold weather can also bring additional expenses in the form of frozen pipes and...

Bathrooms are an integral part of your home. Besides the obvious uses, your bathroom can be a reflection of you and your house. Just like any other space in your home, this room needs to be updated from time to time. If you want to rejuvenate your home, then nothing can work better than bathroom remodeling. When you have Tiger...

Did your latest water bill seem higher than normal? There are a lot of reasons your water bill may have spiked recently, but it may not just be because you’re running the sprinkler during the dog days of summer. Let’s take a look at some of the more common causes that can lead to a pricey water bill. Most Likely...

Overall, plumbers probably get more calls to open clogged drains than any other service. Bathroom Clogs  Assuming the drainage lines were piped properly, tubs and showers usually have hair as the main cause of their stoppages. Physical removal of hair is best. The regular use of a safe enzyme based drain cleaner product such as BioClean can help prevent slow...

There’s nothing like a warm shower in the morning to wake you up and get you ready for the day. But if you step into the shower and you’re hit with an offensive smell from your floor drain, it can really put a damper on things! We want to help you avoid this nasty problem, so today we’re going to...

We use our kitchen sinks every day for everything from cooking, to washing our hands, to filling up a glass of water. So if water begins to build up in your kitchen sink due to a clog, you’ll want to take care of the problem right away. Today we’re going to talk about why kitchen sinks get clogged and the...

A garbage disposal is one of the most convenient appliances you can have in your kitchen. However, disposals can get jammed if objects are sent down your drain that your disposal isn’t built to handle or if too many items were dropped into your disposal at once. So what are you supposed to do if your garbage disposal is clogged?...