While reviewing your options for air conditioning, you might have heard about something called a ductless mini-split AC. While this type of unit shares many features with a traditional central air system, it differs in several crucial ways. This is important to know...
You wouldn’t drink water from a dirty glass or grubby straw. Yet, who knows what’s in your water when it passes through cracked and corroded pipes? Damaged pipes are a gateway for contaminants, including lead, sediment, and even legionella bacteria. They...
All functional households rely on a well-maintained plumbing system for everyday comfort and convenience. Unfortunately, some homeowners never take the time to learn anything about how this critical system works or what can go wrong when trouble strikes. Sooner or...
Your home appliances account for up to 20 percent of your monthly energy consumption. Using energy-efficient appliances doesn’t only benefit the environment — by reducing greenhouse gases and air pollutants — it also lowers utility costs and saves you money....
Your plumbing system provides clean water and efficient waste removal — until something goes wrong. The problems seem to come out of nowhere. A tiny slab leak can burst into a flood. A collapsed sewer line can back up every drain and toilet in the house and make it...
A long shower is one of the best ways to end the day after a hard day at work or to cool down after a strenuous workout. A hot shower on a winter night, or a cold shower in the blistering summer heat can be quite reviving. What makes the shower so effective is the...
