How to Safely Use Supplemental Heating in Your Home

Portable electric heaters are convenient, affordable supplemental heaters that warm stubborn cold areas in your home when you need to. Unfortunately, these heaters can be risky, so you need to pay close attention to how you use them. Here are five safety tips for running your supplemental electrical heater. Stay Away from Combustibles That spot next to the curtains or...

Plumbing repairs are challenging and can be expensive. Doing some of the work yourself can be a great way to save money but it can also create problems. Unless you’re a plumber, there’s a chance you could be making mistakes that you aren’t even aware of, mistakes you’ll discover when it’s too late and the damage is already done. If...

When winter rolls around and you’re busy with daily life, humidity control probably isn’t on your radar. That is, until you run into problems caused by poor humidity. You might find that even at the right temperature, your family is still uncomfortable. You may experience issues and have no idea that they’re humidity related. Here’s what you need to know...

Renovating and remodeling can be stressful and expensive but what’s more stressful is discovering that all your hard work has caused more problems. For your HVAC system, this means that something like adding a window can affect its performance. Here are four ways your HVAC system is affected by modifications to your home. Heat gain and loss As mentioned above,...

When a drain backs up, you need to have a solution on hand. Sometimes waiting it out can allow for things to clear up but this is an extremely rare, though fortunate, event. Most times, you have to get in there and get it cleared yourself, before it gets worse or you’re left without a functioning bathroom, laundry room or...

“Life hacks” are popular these days because most people are busy, overwhelmed and need shortcuts. Between work, taking care of kids, managing the house, getting enough sleep, exercise and healthy food, you need some relief. Fortunately, your HVAC system doesn’t need daily attention. It does, however, require maintenance and skipping or postponing these core items will cause more trouble than...

It takes years of training and even more years of hands-on experience to become a great plumber. You might not have the time or desire to follow this path yourself but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it completely. Some basic working knowledge will help you make the right decisions for your home’s plumbing system. Here are five things that...

Indoor plumbing is one of those daily luxuries that we can easily take for granted. Being able to go to the washroom when nature calls isn’t a universal experience. Many don’t have access to working toilets with full tanks and a place for the waste to go. When things go wrong, however, it’s another story. Dealing with toilet issues is...

A cold shower can sometimes be a treat in the heat of summer. But other times of the year, not so much. If you live with other people, you may find yourself juggling bath times with chores that need hot water because it runs out too soon. If this is an ongoing problem, here are five reasons why and how...

April showers bring more than just May flowers. They can also bring plumbing problems. Here are some plumbing issues that tend to arise as the weather warms up and ways to prevent them. Blocked Pipes In the spring, trees start spreading new roots. These roots can grow into your pipes, damaging or blocking them which can create clogs. Take precautions...