According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year, nearly 500 deaths, more than 1,400 injuries, and $1.3 billion in property damage. Homeowners can prevent accidents, injury and damage by conducting a simple electrical safety audit every year or so. Here are five quick and…
One of the best ways to reduce furnace breakdowns and ensure your system is running efficiently is by having an annual tune up performed. Just like your car, the life of your furnace will be extended with regular preventative maintenance. Regular furnace inspections can help identify minor issues before they become big, costly problems. What…
It’s the dreaded sound most homeowners have heard at least one time in their life. You have a sink full of food scraps that you’re trying to put down the garbage disposal. You flip the garbage disposal on and… It just hums or makes a buzzing noise. The blades don’t spin. Does this mean your…
“When should I replace my furnace?” That’s a very common question homeowners ask. Let’s face it – no one wants to replace their furnace. New furnaces are very expensive. But, at some point, it must be done. The question is, when? There really is no simple answer to this. In deciding, you should consider three…
Does your trash can stink? Use these handy tips to clean and deodorize your trash can. Hose it off thoroughly Empty the trash can, take it outside, and spray it with a hose. Use a cleaning solution to clean and disinfect the garbage can There are many products on the market that you can use…
Did you know that you can reduce your utility bill by as much as $600 per year if you conduct a simple home energy audit? Here are four easy things you can check to start saving money right now. Turn down your thermostat when you leave the house Even turning your thermostat down one degree…
Thanksgiving is about family and friends, spending time together, sharing a meal, and shopping on Black Friday. It’s not supposed to be about plumbing problems. Not surprisingly though, the day after Thanksgiving is often the busiest day of the year for plumbers. Additional people in your home and overnight guests put a strain on your…
Run out of household cleaning products and don’t really feel like going to the store? Here are some environmentally-friendly cleaners made from common household products that you can quickly mix up yourself. All purpose cleaner Mix 4 tablespoons of baking soda with one quart of warm water. Pour the solution on a sponge and wipe…
A heat pump is an effective and efficient way to warm your home during the autumn – when the temperatures at night are cool, but not quite cold enough to warrant turning on the heat. To keep your heat pump working properly and to prolong its lifespan, here are a few tips. Change the filter…
The Waterworks has been named one of the most adoption-friendly workplaces by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. The Waterworks provides full-time, regular employees with financial assistance of up to $3,000 per child for eligible adoption-related expenses. “Our company believes in providing employees with benefits that enable the right balance of work and family life….
