Money goes down the drain when a homeowner experiences a leaking shower. Every week that the shower leak goes unaddressed, hundreds of gallons of water are wasted. If the leak drips hot water, significant energy is depleted as the water heater operates continually to deliver blistering hot water. Problems with Leaking ...

With spring just around the corner, warming temperatures provide the perfect opportunity to conduct a quarterly roof check. In fact, quarterly commercial roof checks and maintenance save time and money when it comes to preventing leaks and extending the roof’s lifespan. Remember that a well-maintained roof can also guarantee the full ...

Your fireplace creates a warm, cozy space where you can relax near the warmth of the lively, dancing flames. When the fireplace ignites, however, black soot can leave the surrounding carpeting saturated with grimy soot. Even luminous candles that offer a gentle glow can be a source of soot. When the ...

All throughout the winter, homes are vulnerable to the possibility of burst pipes.  Pipe bursts typically occur when the water within the pipes freezes and expands, building the pressure within the pipe until it finally ruptures.  As much as a couple hundred gallons of water can spill into your home ...

No matter how much you clean, it can seem almost impossible to prevent mold in the bathroom. But because there is constantly moisture in this area after taking showers, it makes sense why the fungus would constantly grow here. On the other hand, there are steps you can take to ...

The convenience of the washing machine is irreplaceable for modern-day households. Just toss in garments and hit start. Then walk away with confidence knowing the washing will take care of saturating your clothes with water and detergent, spinning them to clean within the hour. What happens, though, when you return ...

A moment of transition, opportunity, and hope, the beginning of the new year is often seen as a chance for a fresh start – the perfect time to change everything you don’t like about your life and start anew. Whether you want to lose weight, learn to dance, find a ...

When a northerner thinks of the southern region of the US, which consists of Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi and Oklahoma, balmy temperatures and mild winters come to mind. In reality, as any southerner can attest, southern winters can bring snowfall and 40-degree temperatures. The south sees a lot less freezing ...

The wildfires that continue to affect California have caused widespread, devastating damage and forced thousands to leave their homes.  Many across the state are still recovering from the effects the wildfires have had on their homes and communities.  As if the wildfires themselves weren’t bad enough, they have created a ...

An unexpected natural flood can ruin the items, such as furniture, within your home. Flooding that occurs with ample warning may leave a less destructive path; you’ll have time to reposition the furniture in your home to areas where floodwaters are less likely to reach. In either case, as floodwaters ...