3 Ways to Detect a Water Leak in Your Home For a person who finds they have water bills that are much higher than they expected, there's a good chance the reason why is a water leak somewhere in the home. If nothing is done to find the source of the leak and fix it,…
Details3 Ways to Prevent a Burst Pipe It's no joke (despite the title). If you have ever had the unfortunate experience of dealing with leaking pipes in the past, you certainly do not want to contend with this type of event again. While not all leaks can be avoided, there are a few steps that…
DetailsWAYS OF PREVENTING A SLAB LEAK. A slab leak can be difficult to handle and sometimes to detect in a Chicago home. If the leak is undetected for an extended period, it can cause damage to the structure of the building. It can result in weak concrete structures and rooting wood structures that can collapse…
DetailsSecrets to Maintaining Your Water Heater There is not a machine or piece of equipment in your life that doesn't require some sort of regular maintenance to function properly. Your car requires oil changes, your phone needs to be charged, and your heating/cooling ducts will at the very least require new filters occasionally. Your water…
DetailsTop Five Tips for Winterizing Your Home The following tips will enable your home to generate sufficient energy during the winter season, and save money spent on heating bills. Seal up Any Hidden Leaks Sealing all hidden leaks around the house is a good way to retain energy that can otherwise be lost. During winter,…
Details3 Tips to Have a Better Functioning Garbage Disposal this Fall Season The fall season is most peoples' favorite season: the leaves look beautiful, even more gorgeous when they are falling; Halloween is fun to decorate for, and to take the kids, grandkids, and their friends trick-or-treating; Thanksgiving provides families with one of the best…
DetailsWhat is the Difference Between Hard and Soft Water How does it feel to have something like hard water slowly deteriorating your quality of your life? This is a question that a lot of people don’t know to ask because, while most people probably suffer the symptoms of living in a house that runs hard…
Details3 Common Plumbing Dilemmas You Can Prevent This Fall Fall is an exciting time of year. Holidays are on the horizon, the sweltering summer heat is melting away, and the leaves are changing into those cozy Autumn colors. However, the changing season can also mean the potential for pesky plumbing problems for home owners. Don't…
Details3 Potential Causes of a Slow-Flushing Toilet Your Chicago, IL home should be a stress-free beacon of comfort in your life. Unfortunately, for homeowners with plumbing problems, it can be a tremendous source of frustration. If your toilet is flushing unusually slowly, or if you need to hold down the flushing handle for longer…
Details5 Ideas on the Perfect Kitchen Remodel Has your kitchen seen better days? Are you living in the 70’s or 80’s and want to bring your room to the current decade? A kitchen remodeling job is one of the best investments you can make for your Chicago home. You can actually improve your property value…
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