3 Important Reasons To Have Your Furnace Inspected This Summer

Are you a homeowner? When was the last time that you had your furnace inspected by a professional? It's the middle of summer and it's understandable that you wouldn't want to stop and think about the coming winter months. But summertime is actually the best time to get your furnace checked out. There are a number of reasons why this is, but some of the most important reasons include: Avoid delays: Have you ever had a year where you turned on your furnace for the first time and nothing happened? Read More 

Three Reasons Why You Will Need Three Contractors For New Kitchen Pipes

Discovering that you need brand-new kitchen pipes is never fun. In fact, when the old pipes have been continuously wetting your lower kitchen cabinets for months, and sending rivers of water into your basement, you may cringe at what it will cost to replace the pipes. Actually, the pipes aren't necessarily the biggest part of the problem. It is everything else you have to fix afterward. Here are three reasons why you will need three different contractors when you replace the kitchen plumbing. Read More 

Moving To A Rural Home? Check The Plumbing First

More room to roam, freedom from being packed in with neighbors, and a chance to reconnect with nature are just a few reasons to move away from the big city and into a more rural area. Unfortunately, unless you're specifically planning for a rugged lifestyle and not just escaping city traffic lights, there are a few services that need strong inspection and significant improvements before being comfortable. Here are a few plumbing and waste management issues to look out for in rural areas, as well as some suggested improvements. Read More 

How To Prevent Clogged Sewer Drains

Clogs in your plumbing are always a serious problem, but no plumbing clog is more serious than a clog in your sewer line. A blocked sewer drain will prevent all of your home's water fixtures and pipes from draining, effectively freezing your entire household and bringing the risk of backed up sewage, a serious health hazard. These blockages can be fairly expensive to have fixed, so it's a good idea to take a few simple steps to greatly reduce the likelihood of a sewer drain clog occurring. Read More 

4 FAQs When It Comes To Heatstroke

It's not uncommon for different parts of the country to experience heatwaves during the warm summer months. If you aren't careful when the temperature begins to soar, you may experience something called heatstroke. Here are 4 FAQs when it comes to heatstroke. 1. What Is Heatstroke? While some people argue that 98.6 degrees F is considered a normal body temperature, others say it ranges anywhere from 97.7 degrees F to 99. Read More