Top 3 Signs You Need a New Furnace
Replacing a major household appliance isn’t a cheap prospect, and it’s tempting to put it off as long as possible. With winter getting closer each day, you may be thinking nervously about whether your furnace can survive another brutal Minnesota winter. As you’re making the decision about whether to replace or simply repair your furnace,
3 Simple Tips for Troubleshooting a Cold Shower
There’s a time and a place for a cool shower: after a tough workout, a long day in the sun, or when the temperature outside is roughly that of a sauna. But when you want nothing more than a warm shower to relax after a long day or to warm up when the temperatures drop,
Pros & Cons of Switching to a Tankless Water Heater
Tankless water heaters are the newest innovation in home plumbing appliances and they have been increasing in popularity in the last couple years due to their reputation for being more energy efficient than standard storage water heaters. However, depending on your hot water usage, a tankless water heater may not be the best solution for
Prevention is the Best Protection: Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
In our last post, we described the dangers of carbon monoxide, but there’s no reason to live in fear. There are plenty of preventative measures you can take to ensure that your home is never threatened by the silent killer. If you follow the carbon monoxide safety tips we outline below, you should never have
How to Protect Yourself Against the Silent Killer: Carbon Monoxide
“The silent killer.” No, it’s not a ninja wearing house slippers creeping across your bedroom carpet, shrouded in shadow. It’s carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless gas that can build up in homes when fuel-burning devices are not properly ventilated or maintained. CO is known as the silent killer because it can be
5 Reasons to Have Your HVAC Ducts Professionally Cleaned
In this era of obsession with healthy living, there are all sorts of secrets out there for living a healthier lifestyle— and that goes for our homes as well as our bodies. One “secret” to home health that is often overlooked is HVAC duct cleaning, and there are a number of reasons why professional duct
5 Benefits of Installing a Whole House Water Treatment System
If you live in the Twin Cities, the question of tap vs. bottled vs. filtered water is largely one of personal preference, not health or safety. The quality of Minneapolis tap water exceeds the federal standards imposed on bottled water. That said, a whole house water treatment system can cleanse your water of lingering chemical
What’s That Clanking? Common Plumbing Noises and How to Fix Them
What’s that sound?! No, it’s not a ghost clanking around inside your walls. Even if that seems like the most logical explanation when noises wake you up in the middle of the night, it’s actually your plumbing. There are a variety of things that could be causing those strange noises emerging from your walls and
How to Winterize Your Exterior Faucets
In the sweltering heat of summer, Minnesota’s infamous winter weather transforms from a feared inevitability to a far-fetched pipedream. Yet every year it still somehow finds a way to sneak up on us, starting with overnight frosts. Before freezing season hits, make sure you’ve “winterized” your home to protect it from sustaining any cold-weather damage.
4 Reasons to Think About Your Furnace in August
Yes, we know. It’s August. Some mornings it’s so hot that the mere thought of walking outside to the car makes you break out in a sweat. The last thing you want to do is think about your furnace. But thinking ahead will ensure that you are prepared for the cold as soon as the
