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Sewer Line Cleaning: What You Need to Know
Sewer line backups are a homeowner’s worst nightmare. When your sewer line backs up, it causes sewage to flow back into your home drains. The sewage spills up out of your toilets and tubs, doing thousands of dollars of damage to floors, walls, carpeting, and electrical systems. The only way to prevent this disaster is
How to Fix a Running Toilet Without Calling a Plumber
A running toilet isn’t just a nuisance, it’s a massive source of water waste. In a single day, a running toilet wastes up to 200 gallons of water. That’s 6,000 gallons in a month! Don’t just sit there listening to it, hoping it will “fix itself.” Put your problem-solving skills to work and get to
4 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Toilet
Are you experiencing weekly toilet trouble woes? A fussy toilet can be a constant source of frustration for homeowners. At a certain point, you may be better off if you replace your toilet rather than continually repairing its mishaps. But where do you draw the line between repairing and replacing your troublesome toilet? The following
How to Flush Your Water Heater (And Why It’s Important!)
When was the last time you flushed your water heater? If you’re like most homeowners, your answer is probably either “huh?” or “never.” As a homeowner, you should flush your water heater at least once a year as part of annual home maintenance. The good news is, it’s easy to do. Why do you have to flush
Guide to Furnace Filter Maintenance
Remembering to change your furnace filters is one of the best ways to maintain your HVAC system between tune-ups. Not only will regular furnace filter maintenance keep your air clear when open windows aren’t an option, but it will also reduce heating costs by improving the efficiency of your furnace. Keeping up with furnace filter maintenance
Importance of Functional Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Most modern homes come with bathroom exhaust fans already installed, but many of the older homes scattered across Minneapolis are not equipped with exhaust fans in the bathroom. Exhaust fans have an important role to plan in safety, odor control, and home maintenance. Read on to learn why you might consider installing a new exhaust
5 Warning Signs It’s Time to Clean Your Dryer Vent
When was the last time you thought about your dryer vent? Possibly never, right? It’s not exactly top-of-mind for most people. But it should be. According to the National Fire Protection Association, dryers and washing machines were responsible for more than 16,800 home fires in the U.S. in 2010. 92% of these fires were caused
Ice Dam Removal Hacks: What Works and What Doesn’t
Ice dams are an all too common occurrence here in Minnesota, when bi-weekly snowfalls give snow just enough time to start melting before everything refreezes again. This year in particular has offered prime conditions for ice dam formation, with up and down temperatures mixed with sporadic snowfalls. The best way to prevent damage from ice
How to Deal With Ice Dam Removal
Few things spell trouble for your roof quite like ice dam formation. Ice dams, thick ridges of solid ice that form along the ridges of your roof when snow and ice are allowed to melt and refreeze, can cause serious damage to your roof. These thick formations of ice can tear off gutters, loosen shingles,
Ice Dam Prevention: 5 Tips That Will Save You Hundreds of Dollars
Minnesotans are no strangers to the dangers of extreme winter weather. From slippery roads to frozen pipes, homeowners must be vigilant throughout the winter season to prevent expensive home damage. Ice dams are one of the most costly sources of winter home damage. These ice dam prevention tips can save you hundreds of dollars in
