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The cold is starting to creep in once again, and not even a pumpkin spiced latte will fight away the chill. It’s that time of year again where you’re starting to think about switching on the heating – turning on your furnace after months of neglect and pumping sweet, warm air around your home. But,…
Having mold in your home can cause many issues for both you and your property. Not only is it unsightly, but mold can also have a serious impact on your health and the health of your family. If you have excess moisture in your HVAC system, both mold and mildew can grow inside your HVAC…
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your existing heating system or you’re building a new home, you’re going to want to choose the right heating system for your family’s needs. Make an informed decision by knowing the difference between boilers and furnaces. If you're unsure of what system to have in your home and want to…
How hot should hot water be? There isn’t really a universal temperature for ‘hot water’ so how do you know what temperature is appropriate for your hot water heater? There’s a suggested temperature for hot water heaters, but a lot of other factors can influence what temperature is appropriate for your heater. Depending on your…
Nothing beats treating yourself to a relaxing, soothing bath after a long, hard day… and when it comes to running a luxurious bath, you can’t go wrong with bath bombs. Incredibly popular, millions of bath bombs are sold every year, and there’s plenty of choices when it comes to size, aromas, and special ingredients. It’s…
If a pipe bursts in your home and ruins your floors, will your insurance cover it? Short answer? It should do. Long answer? There are a few things to take into consideration. So, let’s take a look. Depending on your policy's specifics, your homeowner's insurance will cover the cost of the pipe replacement. Water damage…
As we're all trying to return to business and open up our premises post COVID-19, there are quite a few things that have to change to keep staff and customers healthy and safe. Many new rules and regulations will have to be followed, new technologies to be implemented, and social distancing to be enforced throughout…
Do you know what refrigerant is used in your HVAC system? Older HVAC units use a refrigerant called R22, also known as Freon. This refrigerant is now part of a federally regulated phaseout, which means it’s no longer going to be in use. What does this mean for you? Well, your HVAC repair bill is…
We all think we know what to flush, like toilet paper, it is made to be flushed. But what about other items that are labeled “flushable”, are they ok to flush? Are tissues, baby wipes, tampon applicators, tampons or paper towels ok to flush? Today, we’re covering exactly what you can and cannot flush down…
Things are scary right now. There are a lot of uncertainties, rumors, and confusing advice going round online about COVID-19. We know that things are stressful at the moment, so we’ve created this easy-to-understand guide covering a few ways you can protect your home – and addressing some of those online rumors too! You probably…