If your air conditioning unit won’t even turn on, much less cool you down, then the problem is probably electrical. Either your AC isn’t receiving any power, or it isn’t communicating with the thermostat properly. Check your home’s circuit breakers first, then make sure the thermostat is working properly. Don’t … [Read more...]
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How to Improve Your Outdoor Living With a Lighting Upgrade
Outdoor living means something different to everyone. Maybe you’re a big fan of lounging under a tree reading a book. Maybe you stage elaborate garden parties. Or maybe you just like to garden with your kids! Whatever your personal definition may be, there’s one thing that’s always true of outdoor living: upgrades … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Pet-Proofing Your Plumbing
We love our pets. We love when our plumbing works. We don’t love when our pets prevent our plumbing from working. It doesn’t sound like a common problem... but you’d be surprised. Nearly one-third of all U.S. homeowners have either a cat or a dog. That means pet-related plumbing problems are surprisingly common … [Read more...]
Plumbing and Electrical Issues to Address Before Your Home Sale
Moving to a new home is a costly venture. Given how much money you’re already spending, spending more on a home you’re moving out of may sound absurd. Who cares about a toilet with a wiggly handle or circuits that trip a little too often? You’re moving out anyway! Let the new homeowners worry about it! Well, … [Read more...]
Choosing The Best Water Storage Tank for Your Home: A How-To Guide
Founding father Ben Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” While we’re not positive he was referring to water storage tanks, there’s no proof that he wasn’t. If he was talking about the importance of having a water storage tank, he’s right. If he wasn’t, well… he’s still right. It's … [Read more...]
What is Knob and Tube Wiring?
There’s a pretty good chance you’ve never heard of “knob and tube wiring” before. You probably don’t know what it is, what it’s used for, or why it could be dangerous. You might even have knob and tube wiring in your home or building without knowing it. If you do, you’ll probably want to get rid of it ASAP. We’ll … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Dishwasher from Clogging
There are few things as unpleasant as a dishwasher that doesn’t work properly. Seriously, what’s worse? Stepping on legos? Old, microwaved cups of coffee? Black licorice? Sure, ok--but that’s about it. A clogged dishwasher is not a happy dishwasher. When food, paper, and other scraps build up, they create clogs and … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Your Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping
First things first: what in tarnation is a circuit breaker? Your home's circuit breaker is its central hub of electricity. Its beating, wired heart. The place where all the electrical current that enters your home flows first. Your circuit breaker safely directs electricity throughout your home while preventing … [Read more...]
5 Signs Your Home Needs to Be Rewired
When things stop working, you can start to feel a lot less “at home” in your own home. This is true of plumbing, HVAC, and especially electricity. When your electricity isn’t working, it’s hard to feel like you’re at home at all. Home electrical problems are more than a mere inconvenience, too. They can be expensive, … [Read more...]
How to Install a Dimmer Switch
A dimmer switch lets you manually adjust how brightly your light bulbs shine. Dimming lights is an easy way to set a mood or make your home feel a little cozier. They’re also surprisingly quick and easy to install as long as you have the right tools and directions. You’ll have to get the tools yourself, but we can … [Read more...]
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