Money Saving Energy Tips in Time for Energy Awareness Month

October is Energy Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to learn a few amazing money saving energy tips for your home! When to Turn Off Your Personal Computer Yes, there is a small surge in energy when your computer first starts up, but this small amount of energy is considerably less than the energy used when your computer is running...

Just think about all of the money that gets wasted in the kitchen! Running water, gas and electric appliances, food waste, cleaning products, etc. Your kitchen is a money sucking black-hole. So here is a comprehensive list of money saving kitchen tips: Be sure to place the faucet lever on the kitchen sink in the cold position when using small...

Plumbing is something that every one of us uses and relies on. From our bathrooms to our kitchens, ensuring that all of your plumbing pipes are running smoothly and efficiently is important to your health and happiness. So, here is a list of great plumbing tips, tricks and advice, every homeowner should know! Repair leaky faucets promptly; a leaky faucet wastes...

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...

The first official week of summer is upon us and it’s time for all the fun the season brings; cookouts, swimming pools, cold ice-cream, vacations, lots of time outdoors and much more. Unfortunately, all of this summertime fun can lead to some not so fun issues with your plumbing. Here’s a list of five common summer plumbing problems and ways...

It’s been a very wet couple of days, how’s your basement 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 finished...

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...

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...