When dealing with a septic tank system, it is important to understand how it operates before you add things to your setup. In some cases, the septic system can be damaged by the homeowner inadvertently adding new equipment. However, not every sink system is meant to have a garbage disposal installed so make sure you […]
Imagine that you are sitting inside your living room and enjoying a nice book by the gas fireplace. The snow has been coming down and it is another cold night. As you begin to sip some tea and turn the next page of your book, the fire goes out. It appears that the gas is […]
Unfortunately, we often do not know that repairs are needed to our home until after the damage has been done. Consider that you are sitting at home and a storm moves in. You are in the kitchen and cooking dinner for the family when you notice some water drips coming from the ceiling. As you […]
Lighting strikes in your area are not easily anticipated. We can measure the number of lightning strikes in your area with each storm, however, understanding where the strikes will occur the most is not predictable. Therefore, having the best material to protect your home is the most sensible thing. Metal roofs are non-combustible and will […]
Determining what window manufacturer you have in your home is often a difficult task. Often, it isn’t a priority to know who manufactured your windows for your home. Not until there is damage to the window or leaks do we even look at our windows. After time passes of being in the home and leaks […]
Coming home from a long workday, you park in the driveway. While walking towards the front door you start to notice a few water erosion spots in your yard and possibly some water damage to your foundation, caused by the recent rainstorm. The gutters could be clogging or just not allowing the flow of heavy […]
Everyone knows that pipes can freeze in the winter. Whether they are in your home or even your swimming pool, the pipes can freeze and burst. Thinking about the winter, you may wonder does PEX pipe freeze? Yes! The water inside the PEX pipes can freeze. However, the material that makes up PEX pipe will […]
Imagine sitting at home on the couch and you are in the middle of your favorite tv series. While watching the series you start to notice a few water spots on your ceiling and realize that you have a leak during the rainstorm. Heavy rainfall can often overrun your gutters. The gutters could be clogging […]
The garbage disposal is used often in most homes to dispose of left over food from plates or dishes. Many people use it as well when they have large gatherings in the home. But what if you try to use it at the end of your party and there is a clog and standing water? […]
Thermal imaging uses infrared radiation and thermal energy to get information about objects and then creates images of them. Some people use it for night-vision , military tactics, and other uses such as in homes. In homes, it is used to see if there are possible leaks or missing insulation. Pest control companies might use […]