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As hot, summer temperatures rise, so will the cost of air conditioning your home this summer. The cost of electricity is expected to go up, causing many to look for ways to cut back on expenses.

If you’re a homeowner at some point you are going to have a plumbing crisis. It’s unavoidable, inconvenient and often costly. Being prepared ahead of time can turn major disasters into minor ones while saving you time and money.

This unfortunate problem could happen to you. It’s especially bizarre when this incident occurs during those hot summer days.

Your toilet can collect excess toilet paper and waste along the sewer drain pipe. This blockage, along with added grease, hair and other debris that accumulates over time, may cause a slow drain preventing proper air flow through the line.

The rising demand on our energy resources and resulting increase in the cost of electricity and natural gas are hitting Americans in the pocketbook at a time when few can afford the extra costs.

Your garbage disposal is a handy appliance to have, helping keep your kitchen tidy and clean. It can be a problem, however, when it starts to smell.

Hot summer days are headed our way. Now is a good time to understand not only the problems that your air conditioning system might experience but also how you might be able to troubleshoot the problem before calling a technician.

The first signs of a water service line (the water line which runs from the house to the street) leak are usually an abnormally high water bill or a soggy spot in the yard that never seems to dry.

Do you ever dread making phone calls regarding your HVAC system (by the way HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) because you don’t know the terminology? Knowing a few terms can help clear up a lot of confusion when discussing repairs or when purchasing a new system.

Whether you’re planning to go somewhere on spring break or making plans for the upcoming summer, don’t leave your home without ensuring it’s safe and ready for when you return. Below is a list of tasks that will help you plan ahead and be ready when it’s time to leave.