Where Water Damage Can Occur

There are certain foods that are great by themselves and maybe even better when combined with something else. Peanut butter and jelly? Nothing wrong with either on its own…but as a dynamic duo, they’re hard to beat. Water’s a great thing, too, just as are building materials. But for the most part, they make for… Read more »

Hard Water Can Cause Big Problems

You may not know that you have hard water but, once you learn some of the most common symptoms, you’ll have a pretty good idea. While hard water is not a health risk, it can cause numerous plumbing and cleaning issues – as you’re about to see. Reduced Water Heater Lifespan Most water heaters are… Read more »

How to Make the Most of Low Ceilings

Soaring ceilings can make a room feel bright, airy, and large. But not every home is blessed with 12, 14, or even 20 foot ceilings, or enough attic space to go appreciably higher. So, if your rooms are vertically challenged, there are ways to make them feel taller by using the space you do have… Read more »

Increase the Value of Your Home with These Plumbing Upgrades

When it’s time to sell a home, most people do improvements on their homes that they feel will increase the value of their house. However, almost everyone focuses on expensive aesthetic upgrades that do nothing but increase the “curb appeal” of their house. But, upgrading your plumbing can increase the value of your house more… Read more »

The Stylish Look of Drop Ceiling Tiles

Drop ceilings are great for hiding plumbing, electrical, and HVAC equipment in a space like a basement, but they couldn’t look more uninteresting if they tried…until now, that is! Here are some creative ways to pretty-up a drop ceiling and add instant ambience to just about any room. Classic Coffered. A coffered ceiling adds timeless… Read more »

The Benefits of Acrylic Tub & Shower Liners

For the homeowner who wants it all – good looks, ease of cleaning, and budget friendliness – there’s nothing quite like converting your tub and shower surround to a custom acrylic system from Pann Home Services. Our liners fit snugly and seamlessly over your existing tub or shower enclosure. Acrylic is chip- and dent-resistant to… Read more »

What’s Better for You – A Deck or Patio?

And the answer is…Neither. Both. Deck. Patio. Huh? Don’t you just hate it when someone asks you a “this” or “that’ question that, on the face of it, can’t be answered either way with full confidence? Well, the deck vs. patio question is one of those. Here’s why. If, for example, you live in a… Read more »

Enhance Your New Kitchen with Toe Kick Heaters

If every room of your home feels perfectly comfortable no matter the season, consider yourself lucky. Perhaps your home is newer or contains separate heating and cooling zones sized perfectly and maintained faithfully. Yet, not all homes – or the people in them – have it so good. Take yours, for example. Are you experiencing… Read more »

Air Conditioner Freeze-Ups – Causes and Solutions

Let’s set a scene: You’re sitting in your nice, air-conditioned living room watching TV on a very hot summer day. All of a sudden you realize that you’re not getting the nice cold air you expect from your air conditioning system. The temperature in your room beings to climb so you decide to go check… Read more »

How Color Affects Behavior

Color has an amazing ability to influence our minds and bodies. Different hues can excite, soothe, agitate, or inspire. So, if you’re planning to give a room – or your entire home – a little facelift, consider the moods and emotions that various colors can elicit before making your final selections. 1. Red – Red… Read more »