If your home’s spring cleaning list is almost complete, we bet you almost forgot one item — changing the batteries in your HVAC thermostat! Like all batteries, these should be changed once a year to avoid interruption to your home’s heating and cooling. Here we’ll discuss how to tell when…
If it’s time to pull the mop, broom, and vacuum from the closet for spring cleaning, remember your household drains! Drain cleaning is an easy way to keep your home’s plumbing in good condition. Here we’ll go over why you should spring clean your drains and easy-to-do ways to clean…
We all want the peace of mind that our indoor air is clean. Changing your HVAC air filter is essential to helping prevent outdoor pollutants from coming inside. However, it can’t always filter indoor pollutants. If you want cleaner, fresher indoor air, consider adding an air purifier to your home….
You’ve added a pet or two to your home, but what about plants? Pets and plants go together perfectly when you choose any of these 15 best pet friendly plants! 1. African Violet The African violet lights up any space with its deep purple pedals. They can be a smidge…
Constantly relighting your furnace pilot light can be an annoyance. But, we’ll go over what it is, reasons it could be going out, and how to relight it so your home has ample heat from the furnace. What is a Pilot Light? It’s a small, blue flame that ignites the…
New windows are something every homeowner thinks of at one time or another. But, between the cost and time involved, many put off installing new windows until it’s an absolute necessity. Here we’ll go over four signs it’s time to replace your windows, popular window styles, and answer the important…
Nearly 85% of the U.S. population lives in a hard water region. Since water is crucial to living, many people wonder if it’s safe to drink this water. We’re here to say that yes, it’s safe. We’ll discuss how hard water forms, why it’s seen as a problem, the health…
Water that’s too hot isn’t an urban legend. It’s a situation that may lead to injury and higher electric bills as the water heater uses more energy to warm the water. Here we’ll discuss five common reasons for the excessive hot water, why the thermostat needs to be set within…
Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or you’ve lived in several homes during your life, we’ll bet you’ve rarely thought about the air vent placement. As long as the home is warm or cool depending on the weather, it usually doesn’t matter. But, the builder likely had a reason or two…
Replacing your windows can provide your home you with greater security while also lowering your energy costs. And, of course, they also dramatically update your home’s look and feel. But before you jump into buying replacement windows, there are a few key details you need to know about measurements. After…
