Our public water supply is clean and safe for human consumption. However, it is not impossible for our clean water to become contaminated. This occurs when there is improper tubing and faulty pipe connections in the home. This is where backflow preventers come in. Wastewater backflow into your clean water supply can be prevented whenCONTINUE READING »
Though indoor air quality is important any time of year, it’s crucial in winter, when we seal in allergens, dust mites, and cleaning chemicals to keep our homes warm and save energy. Unfortunately, winter makes your home or business’s air quality much worse. The good news? You can keep your indoor air clean in theCONTINUE READING »
Today's heating technologies have brought us a long way from the Neanderthal fire pits. Modern appliances can heat our homes, cook our food and wash our clothes. There is heating technology available for every type of home in every type of climate. Solar, geothermal, heat pumps, oil, gas, electric, whatever the mechanics, there is oneCONTINUE READING »
You notice that there is a peculiar odor inside your home, but you have no idea where it’s coming from. You suspect that your heating system is the culprit, but you are not sure. There could be several reasons for this, some more serious than others. A leaking gas line, a century-old house, or aCONTINUE READING »
What's that awful stench coming from your plumbing? Smelly plumbing has a number of causes, among them a break in the sewer line, clogged pipes or drains, and even contaminated piping or water. How do you know for sure what is behind your smelly pipes and drains? Aside from having professional drain cleaning done, thereCONTINUE READING »
The kitchen is well-known as the heart of the home. In this context, isn’t your kitchen sink a major part of that action? Given that your kitchen sink is so important for use and dĂ©cor in your kitchen, it needs special attention to give your kitchen that extra element of usability and sleek design. Also,CONTINUE READING »
Have you been told that when you replace a furnace, you also have to replace the air conditioner and vice versa? Many homeowners have heard this before, and while it’s not strictly true, it is a fact that people do often replace both HVAC units at the same time. But just because that’s what normallyCONTINUE READING »
It's a dilemma many homeowners face when dealing with fragile plumbing devices. Every time it breaks down you wonder which is the best option: fixing it or buying a new one. Calling for repairs might be less expensive in the short-term, you know one day it will need to repipe your home. The good thingCONTINUE READING »
