Face The Music: 3 Ways To Fix A Leak And Come To Terms With The Fact You're Not A Plumber

In this day and age, it's easy to become an expert in just about anything, all you have to do is YouTube it. Want to know how to baton twirl? YouTube it. Want to know how to hypnotize a cat? YouTube it. Want to know how to build a literal house out of sticks? YouTube it. And although you can come pretty close to becoming an expert in all of these unique areas, there certainly is some room for error--especially when it comes to things like plumbing. [Read More]

Ditching The Traditional Fuel: Home Heating Conversion Overview

With the freezing temperatures of winter finally shifting to the summer thaw, it's the perfect time to start thinking about how to maximize your heating for next year. If you've been thinking about making the switch from traditional heating oil to an alternative fuel source, making the switch now gives you time to sort it all out before the weather cools off for the next winter season. The good news is that you don't even have to replace your furnace. [Read More]

Did The Lower Heating Element In Your Electric Hot Water Heater Fail? Tips For Replacing It

If the hot water in your home has suddenly turned cold, it could be an issue with your electric hot water heater's heating element.  With there being a upper and lower element, all it takes is one of them to break for the unit to start putting out cold water, since only half of the water is being heated.  Thankfully, replacing your tank's heating element along the bottom does not require that you have knowledge of electrical work or have special tools. [Read More]

Signs You Need To Replace Your Plumbing

Your home's plumbing is an integral part of your everyday life, providing water to your washing machine, your shower, your sinks, and a variety of other water fixtures and appliances. If there is an issue with your plumbing, it can have wide reaching effects throughout the rest of your home. Thankfully, there are a couple of warning signs that you can watch out for to help determine when you need to contact a professional to have your plumbing replaced. [Read More]