5 Home Service New Years Resolutions

So it’s the beginning of the year and you are looking at yourself in the mirror, this is your year. The year that you take back the control of your home. You said this last year but this time it’s different. Now, where to start? We know that it may be daunting facing all of… Read more »

January Home Checklist

The holidays have come and gone, and a new year has just begun. Which mean now’s the time to give your home a little winter time TLC. How and where to begin?  The following checklist will help get you pointed in the right direction: Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. With increased candle use and… Read more »

Extend the Life of Your Water Heater

Water heaters are often thought of as a set and forget appliance. Many homeowners don’t think that they regular maintenance like other appliances do. The fact is that with a little effort you can extend the life of your water heater and make sure that it will last as long as possible. Follow our simple… Read more »

What Not To Flush

The toilet is a temptress. She promises to take whatever you flush far away, never to be seen again. Unfortunately, though, there’s a lot of things that have no business going down your toilet. In this blog post, we’ll go over a few things that are bound to cause problems if they end up in… Read more »

DIY Plumbing: How To Winterize Your Home

Most people believe that pipes burst at the freezing point of water but this is not actually true. The truth is that pipes burst somewhere between a closed facet, like a washing machine or kitchen faucet and the actual freeze. Pressure begins to build due to an ice blockage and it has no place to… Read more »

How to Humidify Your Home

Come winter,kindly disregard any commercials you hear or see advising you to take the moisture out of your indoor air.  That is exactly the wrong way to enhance indoor comfort and reduce home energy bills. The warm air generated by your furnace already deprives the air of moisture.  To lose any more would be to… Read more »

Holiday Emergency Plumbing Repairs You Can Do Yourself!

Your Furnace Doesn’t Feel Hot Enough Your family and friends are all gathered together at your house to celebrate the holiday, but there’s only one problem: everyone is freezing! Nothing will put a damper on your holiday party quicker than a cold home but with these common furnace problems and remedies you can try to… Read more »

How to Choose a Home Remodeler

In a world where less is often more, “more” is sometimes the preferred option. That’s especially true when it comes to time. As in, it’s easy to common to complain about not having enough hours in the day to get done everything you planned on. Looking to hire a home remodeler? Then, save time and… Read more »

Tips for Installing Wainscoting

Wainscoting is a decorative wall accent that can add style to an otherwise ordinary space. But getting this architectural feature in proportion with the rest of the room can be a bit tricky. While you can make a case for pretty much any height, there are some basic guidelines to follow. Rule of Thumb –… Read more »

How To Unclog Your Toilet

We have all been there. That inevitable moment when, perhaps you’ve had a nutritious, fiber-rich meal and paid for it in the bathroom later. Or, maybe you’ve walked into the bathroom to find your 2-year-old flushing Lego down the toilet. However it happens, we are all familiar with a clogged toilet. Numerous situations, ranging from… Read more »