Many homeowners are moving away from carpeted flooring because tile and wood are often easier to keep clean. In the Midwest, however, carpeted floors protect your feet from getting cold, especially in the winter months. Radiant In-floor Heating will save your toes from the cold and help lower your utility cost in the winter months. Radiant floor heating has
Storage Vs. Tankless Water Heater: Which is Right for You?
Water heaters are necessary for every home. Whether you’re purchasing one for your new home or replacing an old one, it’s a necessary investment. Before making the big purchase, you should consider the cost, efficiency, and longevity of a new water heater. Many people who have never purchased a water heater before don’t understand the difference between a storage-tank water
Water Tasting Funny? You Might Need A Reverse Osmosis System
Many people debate whether water has a taste or not. However, even if you don’t think it has a taste, you can often tell when it smells or looks wrong. The taste of water can change from home to home, but odd-tasting tap water can cause people to spend money on filters to get rid of the taste of pennies,
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Is it Time to Get Your RPZ Valve Tested?
Is it time to get your RPZ valve tested? If you read that question and have no idea when the last time your reduced pressure zone (RPZ) was tested, it’s probably time to contact a professional. Minnesota state law requires RPZ valves be checked annually and for the whole unit to be rebuilt every five years. Your home has an
Is a Water Softener System Right for You?
We’ve all been washing our hands more frequently over the last few months. Have you noticed that your home’s water is leaving a film on your hands after washing? If you have, you may have hard water. Water is typically clear. However, it contains minerals and chemicals that indicate the “hardness” of the water. Homes with hard water often cause
Is it Time for an Air Duct Cleaning?
When was the last time you cleaned your air ducts? Don’t remember? Well, it’s probably time you get your air ducts cleaned. Many experts agree that there are benefits to having air duct cleaning performed regularly at your house. How often do I need to clean my air ducts? Every three to five years is the suggested timeframe to
Three Ways You Should Be Using Filtered Water in Your Home
Tap water from municipal water sources must pass strict drinking standards. The water in your home is treated in ways that prevent harmful levels of bacteria from entering your home but isn’t always the best option. Check out three main applications you should be using filtered water in place of tap water in your home: 1. Watering Your Plants
Water Safety Tips: Debunking Myths and Staying Safe
It’s an uncertain time, and people are becoming downright scared. Staggering statistics, ever-changing rules and plans, a general feeling of uncertainty, and worst of all, misinformation can be worrying. That’s why we’d like to set a few things straight about drinking water. People shouldn’t be afraid to cook, clean, or drink using as much of their home’s water as they
Why Testing Your Drinking Water is a Good Idea
Undeniably, this is an unprecedented year for us all. 2020 is a year we have all perhaps thought of the safety measures and hygienic lengths we should be taking much more than before. On top of that, Spring is the season we usually think about some of these measures regardless: spring cleaning, home maintenance, and projects that we have put