Mother Nature is a mysterious and powerful beast at times, and her antics can create a lot of unexpected problems for our pipes and drains. Here are a few ways nature can affect plumbing. Water Contamination Water pipes can be contaminated through storm damage or e...
When living comfortably in any environment, one of the most important requirements is good air quality. Indoor air quality, also known as IAQ, needs to be cared for, and there are several reasons that indoor air quality can impact our health and happiness. Indoor Ai...
Some things are better when they’re cold or frozen, but your pipes aren’t one of those things. Frozen pipes act as clogged pipes at best, and at worst, they’ll explode and cost you a lot of money in damage repair. If your pipes are frozen this winter, here are ...
Water heaters are a necessity, especially in the winter. From steamy showers to hot water for washing your hands, hot water keeps you comfortable and safe. Unfortunately, water heaters aren’t indestructible, and eventually, they’ll start to break down. Here are s...
Tips for Staying Energy Efficient This Winter With gas and electricity prices rising, heating your home as the winter settles in can be a struggle. Finding the balance for comfort that doesn’t break the bank is important. New York winters can cause a strain on you...
Space Heater Safety Tips Temperatures are beginning to dip lower, and the winter in New York will only get colder. If you’re planning to heat your home or apartment with a portable space heater, be sure you’re doing so safely. Buy a Safe Heater Do your researc...
As the temperatures cool down, our homes need to be heating up. We rely on our furnace to keep us warm all winter, and if it breaks, it can be devastating. Look out for these warning signs to know if you need to replace your furnace. It’s Old Furnaces typica...
Having a central air system in your home can be used for all seasons, providing constant cool air in the summer and keeping you warm in the winter. One of the most important parts of maintaining your central air unit is keeping up with routine cleaning, which keeps y...
For any season, a working air conditioning system is essential for making your home livable. To prolong the life of your air conditioning system, knowing the different signs of damage and their causes is crucial for helping diagnose the causes, and severity, of your ...