How to Care for Your Garbage Disposal
A garbage disposal is a relatively simple machine that generally operates problem-free for many years. When running properly, a garbage disposal is a handy appliance to have because it makes cleaning up after a meal easy, reduces the amount of trash in a landfill, and can keep your sink clean. However, when it’s not working […]
5 Tips for a Clean Shower Head
Between time at the pool, more yard work, and generally sweaty weather, summer is often the time when we have a tendency to take more showers. If your shower is getting more than its share of use, it’s a good idea to make sure all its parts are performing properly. Mineral deposits are caused by […]
The Worst Advice We’ve Heard About Maintaining an HVAC System
When something goes wrong with the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (or HVAC) system, who do you turn to for advice – a next-door neighbor, your cousin Vinny, or a co-worker? It’s best to do your research when it comes to maintaining your HVAC system and leave the important questions to a trusted HVAC professional […]
5 Reasons To Update Your Bathroom
Is your bathroom beginning to look like its own horror flick? If you are starting to see broken or cracked tiles, damaged fixtures, peeling paint, watermarks, rust, leaks, or drippy faucets, then it’s past time for a bathroom remodel. While these issues are ugly to see, they also can invite unwanted guests such as mold, mildew, […]
Explaining Common Plumbing Noises
Do you hear ghostly noises at your home? A bump, thump, bang, or clang is most likely not a ghost, but your plumbing system sending you a message. Various noises come from a plumbing system – some are good, and some may indicate that there is a problem. While most homeowners are used to the […]
Air Conditioner Died? Here’s Why You Should Replace the Furnace, Too
Has your air conditioner quit just when you need it most? With temperatures reaching into the upper 90s this early in the summer, air conditioners across Ohio are receiving quite the workout already this season. The summer heat has a way of driving an air conditioner over the edge, and now you are faced with […]
The Importance Of Proper Water Pressure In Your Home
Maintaining proper water pressure in your home is as essential as your body’s blood pressure. If the pressure is too high or too low, there is cause for concern. How Much Water Pressure Should a House Have? Homeowners often complain about low pressure; however, having high pressure can result in expensive damage. The pressure level […]
Do You Know How Your Home’s Air Conditioner Works?
Air conditioning units have become an important part of our daily lives, and most Americans would say it is a luxury they couldn’t live without. Certainly, with the summer heat upon us, we are appreciating our air conditioners even more over the last couple of weeks. While we use air conditioning often, does anyone really […]
Trends in Kitchen Fixtures
A kitchen is a place where we spend a lot of time. While making selections for a new kitchen can be overwhelming, be sure to keep comfort and convenience in mind when looking into new trends and updates for your home. As new technology has finally expanded to the kitchen, homeowners are opting for deep […]