10 Ways to Master Home Maintenance in the New Year
While a pandemic raged, homeowners sheltered in place, taking care of their homes, inside and out. With little else to do in their free time, families took to their lawns, built outdoor living spaces, and turned dining rooms into home offices and playrooms into home classrooms. In 2021, we all…
Traditional Or Tankless: Which Water Heater is Best for You?
FACT: We don’t typically recommend tankless water heaters to homeowners. That might sound counterintuitive to selling them, but there are three good reasons for this. Reason #1 Not to Go Tankless: Initial Cost Tankless water heaters will cost you about three to four times as much as a standard tank style…
5 Tips for Avoiding Post-Travel Troubles at Home
Hitting the road this holiday season? Getting out of town for a few days to spend time with family and friends is great. What’s not so great is coming home to a plumbing problem that cropped up while you were away. The best way to avoid this is to plan…
4 Disaster-Proof Holiday Hosting Tips
The holidays are a time to eat, drink, and be merry with loved ones, but an unexpected plumbing problem can ruin a joyful gathering faster than a dropped turkey. Preparation plays a big part in keeping things running smoothly, which is why we’ve assembled these can’t-miss tips to get you…
Take the Fright Out of These Ghastly Plumbing Problems
It’s that eerie time of year, a kind of “Twilight Zone” period when animals begin to act strange, objects seem to come to life, and people are easily spooked. Perhaps you’ve noticed that certain elements of your home have been off or out of the ordinary. Or, even worse, you’ve…
Plumbing Tips for College Students & Recent Grads
If you’re a college student or recent grad living on your own for the first time, you might not be prepared to deal with an unexpected plumbing issue. While most dorms and apartment buildings have maintenance staff on call, renting a house on or near campus means you’ll need some basic…
5 Things You Need to Know Right Now About Your Home’s Drains
Nothing can put a damper on your day quite like an unexpected plumbing problem, especially a drain that’s stopped working and just won’t empty. Unfortunately, clogged drainsare a semi-regular occurrence in many homes. In fact, it’s one of the most frequent service calls we receive. While it may not seem like…
Save Money with These Preventative Plumbing Hacks
You’ve been diligently caring for your home all year, when suddenly, BOOM! Some big, expensive problem pops up out of nowhere. Sound familiar? There are some subtle, insidious ways in which your home can begin to sustain serious wear and tear without you having any idea. Worst of all, the…
4 Ways to Make Your Home Safe for Aging in Place
If you plan to spend your golden years living in your current home you’re not alone. According to AARP, nearly 90% of adults 65+ prefer to age in place. Innovations in technology and modern home design have made senior independence more accessible than ever. According to the U.S. Center for Disease…
5 Common Home Inspection Red Flags (and quick fixes)
Selling your home can be a long process. If the home inspection doesn’t go well, it could take even longer. The home inspection can be daunting. What if the inspector finds major problems? What if the buyer backs out unless you pay up to get those issues fixed? And what…