To Repair or to Replace Your Air Conditioner? That Is the Question.
As the summer winds down, your air conditioner might be showing signs of wear after a long season of use. You may be noticing some ominous sounds, finding that it has trouble coming on, or feeling like your house isn’t as cool as it was in June. It may be that your unit only needs
Tips to Prevent Your Kitchen Plumbing from Going Down the Drain
Summer is the season for entertaining. Between barbeques, bonfires, and family reunions, it seems we are constantly in our kitchens prepping food and cleaning up. All that kitchen activity makes summer a prime time for plumbing problems to crop up as you put more stress on your kitchen plumbing system. Keep these tips in mind
How to Take Care of Your Air Conditioner
You just had a new air conditioner installed and you’re looking forward to a cool, temperature-controlled summer. Even though your unit is brand new and it’s probably the last thing on your mind, now is the time to start thinking about upkeep. Air conditioners are fairly low maintenance, but there are three important things you
Tips For Surviving Summer Power Outages
Summer is the season for grill outs, days on the lake, baseball games—and power outages. Power outages are more frequent in the summertime due to powerful summer thunderstorms and electrical systems overloaded by an increased demand for power. Power outages usually only last for a few minutes or a couple of hours, but it’s still
Troubleshooting Tips for Poor Water Pressure
When you’re hot and sweaty and looking forward to a nice, refreshing shower to cool off, there’s nothing more frustrating than stepping into a weak spray and realizing there’s a problem with your water pressure. Even more aggravating is that poor water pressure can have a variety of causes, so it can be challenging to
Make the Most Out of Your Outdoor Lighting
When you’re entertaining in the summer, outdoor lighting is a great way to set a festive mood, add some sparkle and keep the fun going even after sundown. But if you’re not careful, your outdoor lighting setup can drain serious energy, especially because many outdoor lights get left on all night long. To prevent your
Avoid Overworking Your Plumbing This Summer
When you’re looking forward to a summer full of fun in the sun, the last thing you want to think about is plumbing. But what would really ruin the fun is a preventable plumbing crisis. Most summer plumbing issues are caused by overworking systems that don’t see as much action during the cooler months, so
Get the Most Out of Your Ceiling Fan This Summer
The summer heat wave is finally setting in, and the numbers on the thermometer are creeping up—along with the numbers on our electric bills. Whether you’re cranking up the central air or running your ceiling fan all day to keep cool, you’ve probably noticed a significant increase in your monthly energy usage. But there’s no
4 Reasons to Call a Professional to Repair or Replace a Toilet
You do not have to call the plumbers each time you encounter a plumbing problem, as there are several you can repair yourself, provided you have all the necessary tools at hand. However, there are some plumbing problems you should never undertake yourself, such as repairing or replacing a toilet. Replacing a Toilet is No Walk
Why Your Home Needs a Whole House Surge Protector
The advancement in technological gadgets has prompted most households to invest in surge protectors for their home. Yet, there are still houses that do not see the need to equip their house with a whole house surge protector. What those households do not know is that it only takes one spike or surge in power
