Frozen pipes can lead to serious problems in your home. Not only is replacing the damaged plumbing expensive, but if the event is particularly catastrophic, you can also incur restoration expenses. Water freezes and expands when it’s left sitting in pipes below a frozen ground. It’s this expansion that can cause major damage. Pipes that […]
Don’t Flush That!
“Don’t flush that!” If you’ve ever been the parent of a toddler or young child, that phrase has surely been uttered (or yelled) in your household at some point. Even if you’ve don’t have kids, some people think of “the can” as a magical trash can that permanently eliminates any type of material. Obviously, this […]
Dirty HVAC Units Impact Air Quality
Most homeowners rarely, if ever, think about their home’s indoor air quality. But it may be time to start. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air inside the average American household is up to five times more polluted than the air outside. Pollutants commonly found in the home consist of bioaerosols and particles […]
Benefits of Keeping Cool in the Bedroom
During the winter months, energy bills can be downright shocking for many homeowners. It’s an awful feeling to open a bill that turns out to be much higher than expected. It can be even worse when you think you’ve done all you can to cut down on your energy consumption and there are still several […]
Are you ready for winter?
Winter weather in the Midwest can be downright brutal. And we’ve all got another three months or so before Mother Nature shows any mercy, so buckle in. Here are a few ideas to make sure your home is fully prepared for winter’s cold embrace. Clean your gutters. When all of the snow we’ll soon receive […]
Ready to Cook Up a Kitchen Remodel?
If you’ve been thinking about updating your kitchen’s plumbing, sink or appliances, it’s time to treat yourself. If you start now, you’ll have a brand new living space to show off to friends and family. Here are a couple of kitchen remodeling trends to consider: Update your major appliances with more modern, energy-efficient models that fit […]