Who is your hero? We aren’t talking about Superman or Spiderman. We’re talking about a hero in your community that exemplifies the very definition of “hero.” More often than not, heroes are quiet and unsung as they hide in the background doing the work to improve the community. A hero shows how passion and determination can help a person build
Air Cleaners in the Home
You might think the air you breathe inside your home is healthy and clean, but you and your family are subject to breathing in a variety of different pollutants. Pollutants come in the shape of particles or gases. Not only can you be breathing in pollutants from outdoors, obvious things like secondhand smoke can impact the air you breathe. There
Upgrading your Water Softener
Nobody likes hard water. It causes build-up in your sinks and showers, it leaves your skin feeling dry and your hair less-than-desirable, and your dishes covered in soap scum. If you don’t have a water softener, it’s time to get one. And if you don’t have a high efficiency water softener, it’s time to make the upgrade—not just for your
Avoiding Dehydration in the Summer with Water Delivery
It’s getting hot out there! Because you’re sweating so much, it is much easier to become dehydrated in the summer. The jury’s still out on exactly how much water you should be drinking, but the standard is about eight 8-ounce glasses per day. It’s called the 8×8 rule and it’s easy to follow. In order to stay on track, some
Bathroom Plumbing and Remodeling
With the slow, lazy pace of the summer, it might be the perfect time to start on a bathroom remodel. You can plan the project in stages depending on what level of help your bathroom needs. Maybe you want to fix the basics, like lighting fixtures. Maybe you’re in need of a paint job. Perhaps you want to fix it
Air Purification
Ahhh! The fresh spring air is here to stay! It’s time to shut off the furnace, open all the windows, and take a big gulp of that fresh air! Right? Wrong! Did you know that the air you breathe inside your home could be more polluted than any air you breathe all day? According to the EPA, indoor air
UV Air Filtration
Have you ever heard of a UV air filter? With tons of benefits for your home, maybe it’s time to learn about these great air filters. Studies from the EPA show that the air you breathe in your home every day could be the most polluted air you breathe. There are millions of harmful pollutants and irritants in each
Bye-Bye Clogged Pipes: Plumbing Preventative Maintenance
As a homeowner, you need to be mindful of a number of things you probably didn’t pay attention to when you were living under someone else’s roof, renting, or living in an apartment. One of those things is plumbing. Preventative maintenance is the best way to avoid any sort of plumbing problems. Follow these tips to ensure you avoid any
How to Treat Smelly Water
Does your water smell bad? It may be partially because of something in the environment, or there could be a more serious issue. Sometimes people notice that their water smells like fish, sulfur, rotten eggs, sewage, chlorine, or bleach. Sometimes they even say it smells musty. Smelly water may be caused by pipe erosion or an environmental cause, like sediment
Spring Duct Cleaning
Whether spring cleaning is well underway in your home, or you’ve begun making a list of things you need to take care of, be sure to add duct cleaning to your list. After all, spring allergies are heading your way! Let’s discuss the many benefits of duct cleaning. Spring means it’s time to open windows and let fresh air