Tag: household tips

  • Toilets. We all have them. We all use them. A Toilet has one purpose…….unless you have small children in the house than all bets are off. In all seriousness, when was the last time you shopped for a new toilet? Whether you’re remodeling a bathroom or replacing an older worn-out […]

  • October is a time for festivals, crisp fall air and changing colors. It also presents a good opportunity to inspect your home plumbing, especially your often overlooked toilets. In the average American home, toilets account for up to 30 percent of the of the total water consumption. What better time […]

  • Brace yourselves. Winter is coming. The days are getting shorter and soon there will be a chill in the air. While enjoying these last days of warm temperatures and all that the colorful fall season offers, it’s also the time to properly prepare your home’s furnace for winter. So, before […]

  • It’s officially fall and time to think about preparing your home for the drop in temperatures. Here are some helpful tips to ready your home for the colder temperatures. Clean your gutters and keep them free of leaves and debris. Clogged gutters can cause drainage problems, leading to flooding issues […]

  • Indoor plumbing. Without proper plumbing, those of us who are fortunate would not have access to clean drinking water, showers, toilets, laundry options and so much more that make our lives better. What would we do without it all? Plumbing has become somewhat of an afterthought because we have all […]

  • When the weather heats up in Ohio, the humidity and temps can be just brutal. As a homeowner, you know that having your air conditioning system operating at optimum levels is key. However, there does come a day when one of the most important decisions you will make is whether […]

  • Summer is just around the corner! With things finally opening again, many are planning a much-awaited vacation time away from home. Whenever leaving your home for a longer period, it’s important to include a pre-vacation checklist for your plumbing.  We have some tips to help you avoid returning to an […]

  • Ahhh, sweet summer time. The kids are home from school and involved in a variety of activities, and the laundry seems to be is never ending. Sound familiar?  The increase in temperatures during the spring and summer months can lead to a rise in water usage at home. This increase […]

  • Asthma and Allergies: 10 Tips to keep key pollutants out of your home Ahhhh… the onslaught of spring in Central Ohio. From the middle of March to the end of May, thousands of residents experience  itchy eyes, runny noses, sneezing, and  coughing. There’s even hives, wheezing, and difficulty breathing for […]