When was the last time you thought about your service panel? Whether you know it as a breaker panel, load center, breaker box, service panel, or simply that grey box on the wall, this piece of equipment is the heart of your electric system. It contains your home’s circuit breakers, and believe it or not, this …
Do you know what’s up with the alarms up there? Easily one of the most important things in your home, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are often forgotten about until they start beeping. Did you know that smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire almost in half? Having functional smoke and …
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Did you know there’s such thing as alternative septic systems? The difference can make or break your home’s septic safety! If you can’t use a conventional tank, there are other options: aerobic treatment units (ATU), multimedia filters, or a mix of the two. What is an ATU? An ATU is a small residential wastewater treatment …
The August dog days are over, and we’re moving towards the Fall months but… aren’t quite there yet. Boy, is it humid, though. And you know what that means… mold! Mold is everywhere but only in areas that provide a suitable place for it to grow. With that being said, there are a few essential …
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If you own a septic system, you might not know the technical details about how everything works. You had someone install it and they come every once in a while to check on it, right? That’s fine, but now you’ve noticed the grounds surrounding your septic tank are continually wet, for some reason. For some …
While the severely cold weather is still a few months away, it’s never too early to consider how to prepare your plumbing for the winter months. There are several pieces that you should check, to make sure they are functioning properly at this point. This allows you ample time to make any repairs/replacements and “winterize’ …
As a homeowner, you may have asked yourself, “Do I need to get the air ducts cleaned?” The honest answer is, well, it depends. In this article, we’re going to explain how to know if/when to get the air ducts in your home cleaned and how to go about it. Though you may choose to …
Remember that thing in the ground by your house? You know, the one that treats the gross water coming out? Oh yeah, it’s called the septic tank! I know, it’s one of the easiest home maintenance systems to forget about because it’s buried in the ground and, for the most part, works automatically. On the …
Power outages. No one ever wants to have a power outage, but sometimes they are inevitable. One bad storm can cause all kinds of havoc, including the loss of electricity to your home or office building. With the number of electronic appliances and devices in the typical home in today’s society, having such a power …
If you’ve ever experienced a power outage, you know how helpless it can feel, especially in this day and age when we have become so dependent on electricity in our daily lives. In light of this, you may be asking yourself how you can be prepared for another potential power outage. In this article, we’re …
