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December 19, 2019 Plumbing

Things You Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Dispo

A garbage disposal can make cleaning up after meals a whole lot easier. Instead of constantly unblocking your drain or having to worry about sneaky pieces of food making their way into your pipes, a garbage disposal does the hard work for you—it grinds up food waste, allowing scraps to easily flow through your pipes and out to the sewer. More waste that goes out to the sewer means less waste that’s stinking up your trash can. It’s common knowledge...

November 4, 2019 Plumbing

What To Do If Your Toilet Overflows?

As a homeowner, or even as a renter, hearing water unexpectedly splashing on the floor in the bathroom when it’s vacant can...

October 29, 2019 Heating

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: Preparing for Cold Chicago Winters

With winter fast approaching, it won’t be long until the cold weather and low temperatures are here to stay. With this in...

September 16, 2019 Plumbing

Does a Low-Flow Toilet Really Save Money?

If you’re a homeowner with older toilets, you could be flushing your hard-earned money down the drain. Regular-flow toilets can use up...

September 5, 2019 Air Conditioning

Why Does My A/C Have Ice on It in the Summer?

There’s nothing that’ll get you more steamed than coming home to a hot house in the summer. Imagine your surprise when you...

July 1, 2019 Air Conditioning

My A/C Is Running but Not Blowing Cold Air

Summer is in full swing and, on really hot days, all you want to do when you get home from a long...

June 13, 2019 Air Conditioning

5 Air Conditioning Noises and Their Causes

Summertime—it’s sunshine, warm breezes, barbecues and the gentle hum of air conditioners keeping houses cool throughout the neighborhood. In a split second,...

May 3, 2019 Home Improvement

Electrical Emergency Service: Common Code Violations

It’s a homeowner’s worst nightmare. You flip on a light switch and nothing happens. You check an outlet, also no power. Finally,...

March 25, 2019 Home Improvement

Surge Protector Safety Tips

Surge protectors are essential electrical safety features in just about every home. Living in a world powered by electronics, most households have at least one surge protector for their computers, entertainment centers, mobile devices or kitchen appliances. While surge protectors can supercharge productivity, they can also cause devastating damage if used improperly. Surge Protector Safety: Important Things to Know According to Electrical Safety Foundation International, “Home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year, nearly 500 deaths, more...