15 Tips for Lowering the Cost of Your Water Bill
Just before the holidays, Montgomery County Commissioners approved a plan that will raise water and sewer rates for county customers 14 percent in 2018 and another 5.6 percent each year after through 2022, according to an article in the Dayton Daily News. The article also said that the average Montgomery County residential customer, currently paying around […]
Mold: How to Know When You Have a True Problem in Your Home
If you or any of your family members are experiencing cold-like symptoms on a regular basis, it might be time to have your house checked for mold, especially if the symptoms go away when you are not at home. Common reactions to mold include the same symptoms as a cold or allergies. Such symptoms as […]
Tips for Dealing With a Clogged Toilet
Can’t get a handle on a clogged toilet? Thankfully, most clogs can be cleared without having to call in a plumber. A good plunger, a homemade drain cleaner, a toilet snake, or a wet/dry vacuum will normally do the trick when it comes to average clogs. In most situations, you may only need a plunger […]
Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?
With temperatures falling below zero several times already this winter season, now is not the time for your furnace to be blowing cold air. If this happens to you, there are several possible causes and solutions. Heating systems are generally easy to maintain. However, no matter what type of furnace you have, there are a […]
Why You Should Raise the Humidity in Your Home During Winter Months
Indoor air quality is very important, especially during the winter months. If you find yourself with itchy, dry skin, a scratchy throat, a bloody nose, dry sinuses or respiratory problems during the winter months, then it might be time to check the humidity level in your home. Cold temperatures mean sealing up your home as […]
7 Signs That It’s Time to Replace Your Toilet
When a toilet is not functioning properly, appears to be damaged or is running constantly, it can be difficult deciding when it’s time to invest in a new fixture or repair the current one. Sometimes we take these particular fixtures for granted, forgetting how often a toilet is used and that it has become a […]
Pros and Cons of Having a Heat Pump
What type of heat do you have in your home? Does it fulfill all your needs and make it comfortable for your family no matter what the temperature is outside? With winter just around the corner, now is the time to be sure your heating system is in proper working order. Make sure all the […]
Understanding the Basics of Home Ventilation
We breathe in the air every day. Do you know what’s actually in the air that you’re breathing? Pollutants in the air can lead to many health conditions and considering that people spend most of their time indoors, it’s important to have fresh air to keep us healthy and happy. Proper ventilation is critical to home comfort. […]
7 Plumbing Resolutions for the New Year
With the arrival of the New Year comes the impulse to put together a list of things you’d like to accomplish before the end of 2018. Sure, you’ll resolve to take better care of your body and maybe even your finances, but you should also remember to take better care of your home in the […]