The Benefits of a Gas vs.Electric Stove
Even if your home already has a natural gas connection, perhaps you’re not using it to its full advantage. Or, if a city gas line … Read more
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The Benefits of Pipe Insulation
During the winter, pipe insulation helps keep water in exposed pipes from freezing, expanding, and potentially causing the pipe to burst – that, in turn, … Read more
Chemical Cleaning Agents to Avoid
When it comes time to deep clean your home, you may find yourself reaching for the heavy artillery – those potent products that cut through … Read more
How to Reduce Home Maintenance Costs
Have you ever seen The Money Pit, a movie starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long? If so, you watched an extreme and not terribly realistic … Read more
How to Locate Hidden Water Leaks
Sometimes it’s easy to detect a leaking pipe or faucet – whether by sight, sound, or spotting water on the floor or elsewhere it doesn’t … Read more
Save Time and Avoid Injury with a Pot Filler
They say necessity is the mother of invention. While it’s hard to argue the point, it can be equally argued that the desire for greater … Read more
5 Great Bathroom Safety Upgrades
It’s a fact – about 25% of all hospital ER visits stem for bathroom-related injuries, especially slipping and falling. But it doesn’t need to be … Read more
How to Upgrade Your Basement on a Budget
With its cold concrete floor, exposed plumbing and electrical, and lack of conditioned air and natural sunlight, your basement probably isn’t a place you want … Read more
Why Are My Pipes Sweating?
Ever notice condensation around your pipes, fixtures, or toilet tanks? This phenomenon, often referred to as plumbing sweat, is the result of warm, humid air … Read more
Furnace Odors that Require Attention
It’s that time of year again. Time for hearty soups, fleece blankets, and cozy sweatshirts. It’s also time to start up your home heating system … Read more