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Minimize Spring Indoor Allergy Symptoms
Spring can be a rough time for people who suffer from allergies. For some, even being indoors may not bring you any relief. If your runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes follow you inside, that’s a sign that your home air quality may be compromised by a number of common indoor allergens. To find relief
Stay Safe and Dry During Spring Basement Flooding
Under the right (or wrong, as the case may be) circumstances, any basement can be prone to flooding. As we head into the infamous month of spring showers, it’s important to be aware of your home’s flood risk and to be informed about the steps you should take to protect your home and your family
6 Home Repairs You Shouldn’t Postpone
At the end of a busy week, the last thing you may feel like doing is to spend your Saturday taking care of home repairs. But the longer you let certain problems go without a fix, the worse they’ll get. If you leave it too long, it will require a greater investment of time and
Prevent Water Damage From a Burst Washing Machine Hose
A burst washing machine hose is one of the worst disasters that can befall your home. Unlike a leaky pipe or even a broken sump pump, a washing machine hose burst is sudden and causes damage very quickly. A burst hose can expel up to 650 gallons of water per hour, flooding your basement within
How to Shop for a New A/C Unit
An air conditioning unit will last somewhere between 10 and 20 years, but most homeowners will have to replace theirs at some point. A new air conditioning unit is no small purchase, so it pays to take the time to do your research before you buy. Consider the following factors as you shop for your
Meet Alex Cisneros, Bonfe’s New Home Warranty Manager
Alex has worked at Bonfe for 10 years, starting in 2006 as a warehouse runner. Since then he has enjoyed the opportunity to serve the company in several different roles: Warehouse Manager, Fleet Manager, Purchasing, as well as Vendor Relations. We are pleased to announce his newest role as Bonfe’s Home Warranty Manager. Alex is happy
DOs and DON’Ts of Garbage Disposal Maintenance
Garbage disposals are among the handiest tools in your kitchen. When washing dishes, it’s so convenient to scrape leftovers straight into the disposal, flick the switch, and watch those scraps disappear. However, most people abuse their disposal by forcing foods down it that it wasn’t designed to manage. Abusing your garbage disposal can cause it
Symptoms of a Damaged Sewer Line
If left untreated, a damaged sewer pipe can continue to deteriorate until the whole sewer line fails. Being familiar with warning signs that there may be a broken sewer pipe in your system can save you thousands of dollars in replacing your entire line. If you notice any of the following symptoms of damaged sewer
Troubleshooting a Slow-Moving Drain
Even after taking preventative measures to keep your drain clear, you may one day find yourself wading in several inches of grimy, backed-up water in the shower. Before you call a plumber to clear out your slow-moving drain, there are a few techniques you can try to clean it out yourself first. Option 1: The
What To Do When Your Toilet Won’t Flush
A toilet that flushes properly is easy to take for granted—until it doesn’t anymore. When your toilet won’t flush all the way, keeps running long after you flush, or refuses to flush at all, it can be a huge headache. For many, the thought of calling a plumber out to fix the problem only adds
