8 Ways to Prepare Your Plumbing for Spring
As spring and warmer weather approaches, now is the time to check if the harsh winter temperatures caused any damage inside or outside your home. As you start to make a list of items to tackle, don’t forget to add checking your home’s plumbing system. Before you start thinking about a garden, landscaping and all […]
House Hunting? Here’s What to Look for in HVAC Energy Efficiency
Spring is a prime time to start looking for a new home. What will be at the top of your list when you start your search for the perfect home? Are the number of bedrooms or the number of bathrooms most important? Maybe it’s the amount of acreage or the location? Will you buy a […]
Guide to Environmentally Friendly Plumbing Updates
More and more Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about leaving a carbon footprint behind, prompting them to switch to environmentally safer products, both inside and outside of the home. Going “green” is easier than you think, and it can actually save you money in the long run. When it comes to being environmentally conscious, homeowners […]
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 […]