Snow, ice, and freezing temps can make your heating bill add up and add up quickly. Fortunately, there are simple things that you can do to help keep your home budget on track during the worst of winter and into the spring. Let the Sun Shine In! Even though the temperature is cold outside, when…
Getting your drains cleaned is incredibly important to the foundation of the plumbing in your home. As you know, running water is necessary for many of the daily tasks in your home such as showering, doing laundry, cleaning dishes, brushing teeth, toilet usage and many others. However, it is very common for your drains to…
Keeping the air in your home clean is just as important as any other home maintenance. Having poor air quality can lead to serious health issues due to having large amounts of dust, mold, pollen, or pollutants in the air which circulate through your house. Here are some scenarios where you should get your air quality…
Many people use natural gas in their homes, such as for their stoves. However, not detecting or even ignoring a natural gas leak has large safety implications. Some red flags that you have a natural gas leak are a hissing sound and the smell of rotten eggs. Here is what you should do if you…
A malfunctioning water heater can be caused by several different problems. However, when examining it is important to keep in mind whether your water heater is powered by electricity or gas. The following steps are potential ways to troubleshoot and determine the problem plaguing your water heater this winter. Step 1: Check the thermostat The…
Before you go to visit your relatives or a sunny tropical resort this holiday season, it’s important to make sure your pipes don’t freeze while you’re away. The problem with a frozen pipe is when water freezes, it expands, causing the pipe to burst, which can flood your home. Coming home to a flooded house…
While the bathrooms may not be the largest rooms in your home, they still end up using a significant amount of energy that impacts your bills. There are many simple things that you can do to conserve the amount of heat and energy used in your bathroom. Read on to learn how you can save a…
Keeping the pipes that supply water to your home should be a top priority during this or any other winter. The main issue with frozen pipes is that once the water inside freezes it will start to expand which can rupture the pipe. Ruptured pipes can lead to water pouring out uncontrollably which can do…
A clogged shower drain can be a big nuisance, but luckily this problem can be avoided if you make sure harmful items do not make their way down your drain. Some of the main culprits of clogged drains may surprise you. We’ve put together a list of the four most common culprits to help you…
One of the most-loved American holidays is right around the corner; Thanksgiving. There is nothing better than spending quality time with family and friends, giving thanks, and stuffing yourself with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Since Thanksgiving is such a great time of year, you don’t want to put yourself into a stressful…
