Stuffy indoor air. Foggy windows. Rooms that feel humid in summer or bone-dry in winter. These are typical complaints about today’s homes, especially homes built for extreme energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a very good job of blocking drafts and reducing energy waste, but they can also trap [Continue Reading ]
Severe rainstorms can put any basement at risk of damage. One strong storm, rising groundwater or multiple days of steady rain can result in water damage homeowners never expected. And if you’ve ever dealt with a flooded basement before, you know how pricey and frustrating the process can be. Seasonal [Continue Reading ]
Springtime is a wonderful time in . Warmer days and blossoming flowers are a much-needed change from the cold and gloomy winter weather. However, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You might also wake up to moist air. Your allergies go crazy. The basement smells musty and stale. [Continue Reading ]
Springtime in should mean making the most of warmer weather and enjoying more time outside. Instead, for many residents, it means putting up with pollen allergies. If you suffer from allergies, you know how miserable that pollen in your home can make you feel. The sneezing, itchy [Continue Reading ]
We’ve all had that feeling in the pit of our stomach. A strong thunderstorm rolls through , the lights blink, and suddenly your home has no power. Your cooling system shuts down. Food in your refrigerator begins to spoil. Your Wi-Fi goes down. Sump pumps stop running. That’s [Continue Reading ]
Hard water is a common problem for homeowners in and around . Unfortunately, it can do significant harm to your plumbing if left untreated. Understanding the difference between hard water vs. soft water is the first step in protecting your plumbing, appliances and fixtures Below, the professional local plumbers [Continue Reading ]
It's easy to tell when you need to dust your furnishings or sweep the floors, but what about the air inside your home? The EPA reports that indoor air can carry exponentially more contaminants than outdoor air. Dust, mold spores, volatile organic compounds and other irritants circulating through your HVAC [Continue Reading ]
Do winter's chilly days leave you wishing for cozy comfort? Many homeowners wonder if using portable space heaters with furnace systems is a safe way to stay comfortable in frigid weather. The appeal of enhancing your central heat capabilities with portable warmth is understandable if you have a cold [Continue Reading ]
The windows of your home are a gateway to the outdoors, a way to draw light in when you appreciate the view of your garden, yard or scenery. The last thing you need to see is a sweaty window coated in a coating of condensation. Not only are windows [Continue Reading ]
For most families, there usually seems to be a large list of home improvement tasks that they would like to complete or new ideas they’d like to do. While a few may not be necessary, buying a new heat pump is a project that could be critical to keeping your indoor [Continue Reading ]
