5 Tips for Installing Water Lines in Your Home
TV shows and online videos can make anyone look like a home renovation master. Sure, there are plenty of DIY projects to be found around your house, but some areas are better left to the professionals. While we don’t recommend that inexperienced homeowners take on…
3 Ways Professional Furnace Maintenance Can Save You Money
Can you imagine getting through the hard Indiana winter without a furnace? We depend on these heating systems to provide warmth and comfort inside our homes. And even though our furnaces are only in use a handful of months a hand, wear and tear and…
4 Ways a Furnace Tune-Up Pays for Itself
Around the holidays (or any other time of the year, for that matter), you’re looking for ways to save money. However, there’s a difference between cutting costs and cutting corners. For example, if you haven’t had your furnace tune-up for the winter yet, you may…
7 Great Reasons to Switch to a Tankless Water Heater
We all know the saying, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” Sure, that makes sense – but what if there is a newer, better option available? That’s often the case for homeowners when deciding to stick with their old tank water heater or upgrade…
Knowing the Difference Between a Clogged Pipe and Blocked Sewer Line
If you could take an X-ray of your home, you’d see a network of plumbing that’s mostly concealed behind walls, in unfinished areas such as basements, and underground. While it appears complex, it’s actually fairly simple. Fresh water comes in through the water supply line,…
How To Find The Safest Humidity Level For Your Home
Many homeowners own a dehumidifier to keep damp air from places like basements. But did you know that a certain amount of humidity is actually good for you, and beneficial for your home? Humidity changes with the seasons, which means your approach to achieving healthy…
My Thermostat is on – Why Isn’t My Furnace Working?
With a flick of your finger, you can transform your cold home into a cozy sanctuary. But what happens if you set your thermostat but the furnace refuses to turn on (or repeatedly turns off)? There are many causes for a malfunctioning gas furnace, so…
5 Benefits of Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement
Finding out you have a broken sewer line is like the opposite of winning the lottery. It’s still a surprise – but not a good one. Whether you have an old sewer line that suffers a break or roots have grown into the pipe, it’s…
How to Check That Your Thermostat is Working Properly
Whether you have a furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning, your home’s HVAC system has some powerful equipment. However, we’d argue that that most powerful component is something you wouldn’t expect – the thermostat. As the brains behind the operation, if the thermostat goes bad,…
3 Reasons Why Your Air Conditioning Smells Musty
When you walk into your air-conditioned home, the reaction you want is “Ahhh,” not “Eww.” But if your AC is putting off a musty or moldy odor, it may be hard to enjoy the cool air without pinching your nose. So what causes an air…