Homeowner's Tips Blog
What to Consider When Choosing a Water Heater
October 30, 2023
Once upon a time, there weren’t many options when it came to purchasing a water heater for your home. You basically had two choices: gas or electric. Over the years the water heater landscape has changed, with more options available than ever. You can still choose between gas and electric, but you can also consider tankless and hybrid models. Wondering which is best for your hot water needs and budget?... Read more »
9 Ways to Add Character to a Home
October 25, 2023
Have you ever admired the charm and attention to detail in a home, restaurant, or perhaps a hotel? These spaces evoke something – whether it’s a feeling of calm, sophisticated elegance, or grandeur. For many of us, those feelings fade the minute we walk through our front door, especially if the charm and character has been ripped out over the years or was never there to begin with. It can... Read more »
Is Annual Boiler Maintenance Necessary?
September 30, 2023
Certainly, you have noticed it by now: the chill in the morning air, the gently falling leaves, and the noticeably shorter daylight hours all signal that autumn is well underway. And that means it’s time to make sure your home heating system is ready for the colder months to come. If you rely on a boiler to provide heat and comfort throughout the winter, it should be serviced once a... Read more »
Tips to Make Your Home More Aging-Friendly
September 20, 2023
Many seniors appreciate the easy-going lifestyle of assisted living communities, but most people actually prefer to want to “age in place” in their own homes for as long as possible. Reasons for choosing to age in place are many, including wanting to stay in familiar surroundings, not wanting to leave friends, neighbors, and family, and avoiding the prohibitive cost of senior living communities. But what if your home wasn’t designed with long-term... Read more »
5 Sump Pump Maintenance Tips
August 30, 2023
Your sump pump has a very important job – to keep your basement dry by moving water away from the house. If it stops functioning correctly, you could end up with a flooded basement, damaged or ruined belongings, and a costly clean-up. Follow these 6 sump pump maintenance tips to ensure your unit is ready and working properly to move water away from your basement when you need it most. 1. Test... Read more »
7 Energy-Saving Myths Debunked
August 20, 2023
A myth is defined as a widely held but false idea or belief. In many cases, the myth sounds like it is factual and valid, so much so that it continues to be spread. And while one’s intentions may be good, spreading such myths often does more harm than good. Take the many so-called tips and tricks that promise to reduce your energy consumption and reduce utility bills. Sure, they... Read more »
Is a Water Closet Right for Your Home?
July 31, 2023
Here's a history lesson for you... Prior to the 19th century, a bathroom was a room in a home used strictly for bathing (or washing up). The majority of the population relieved themselves in outhouses or in the great outdoors. It wasn’t until 1870 that the concept of “water closets” became popular in luxury hotels and wealthy residences. By 1890, public awareness about the importance of hygiene led homeowners to... Read more »
Is a Heat Pump Right for Your Home?
July 18, 2023
Air conditioning does a stellar job of providing sweat relief from summer’s heat and humidity. But what if your home isn’t equipped with AC? Or you have an older system that’s ready to be put out to pasture after years of faithful service? If you’re looking to install or replace an HVAC system, it’s nice to know all your options so you can select the system that can efficiently cool... Read more »
Get All the Hot Water You Need
June 29, 2023
A water heater with no storage tank? Yeah, right! Actually, it’s right on the button and, interestingly enough, it’s called a tankless water heater. Who on earth would want such a contraption? Homeowners throughout our service area, that’s who! Here’s what the increasing popularity of tankless water heaters is based on: As the name suggests, instead of a storage tank, tankless systems feature a wall-mounted heat exchanger which can be... Read more »
Why Filtered Water is Your Best Option
June 14, 2023
Here’s one of life’s little ironies, to be sure: nothing is more essential to our bodies than water, and yet most people don’t think a great deal about the quality of the water they consume. We just assume it’s all “ok”, and go on our merry ways. By now you’ve probably guessed the truth: there are profound differences among the three primary kinds available to us: tap, bottled, and filtered... Read more »