May 4

4 Landscaping Tips to Keep the AC Humming this Summer

Planting trees and shrubs around the AC’s outdoor condenser unit is a great way to increase its efficiency and lower your monthly cooling costs.  Shading… View Article Read More

April 5

The 7 Most Common Plumbing Problems & What You Should Do

Plumbing issues are a household hassle.  Issues can range from a simple to repair drip to a burst pipe.  No matter the issue here are… View Article Read More

March 1

Do You Need a Battery Backup Sump Pump?

If you have a basement (or a crawl space), you have a sump pump.  You probably don’t give much thought to your sump pump, but… View Article Read More

February 16

Plumbing Tips: Garbage Disposal

  A garbage disposal makes like in the kitchen much easier.   However, while eliminating small scraps of food is easy as can be, there are… View Article Read More

February 2

3 Tips to Keep Your Home Toasty Warm During a Cold Snap

Cold weather is standard for the Chicago area.  While we have been lucky this winter, so far, we are about to see the coldest temperatures… View Article Read More

January 11

5 Furnace Safety Tips

  The furnace is a major appliance involving gas and electricity.  If it is not treated properly it can become hazardous.  We have put together… View Article Read More

December 8

2 Quick Tips for Furnace Safety this Winter

1.  Do not store items next to or on the furnace. While your furnace is likely in an area that you use for storage, make… View Article Read More

December 1

Prevent Frozen Pipes this Winter

  It is December and colder weather is creeping in on us here in Plainfield.  With the cold weather comes a list of new issues… View Article Read More

November 2

5 Signs Your Water Heater Needs Help

Though you probably never think of it, your water heater does a lot of work every day.  It remains out of sight and out of… View Article Read More

October 6

Seven Silent Signals Your Home has a Plumbing Problem

  The plumbing system in your home is not something you typically think about until there is a major problem.  You probably do not even… View Article Read More