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Plumbing problems can occur at any time, but during the winter months you’re more apt to experience ice cold showers, leakage, freezing pipes and flooding.

A rating on your comfort equipment (also known as your heating and cooling system) is similar to the miles per gallon rating on your car.

“Hard Water,” which contains calcium or magnesium, causes two problems...

Winter weather, expected or not, can literally leave you out in the cold.  Be prepared ahead of time and you’ll keep you and your family safe and warm this winter.

In this economy many of us are staying in our homes longer and putting off buying a new home.  By making small changes around your home you can add value and still enjoy that “new home” feeling.

Many factors can cause poor air quality in your home.  Some common contributors are listed below.  Although you may not have all of these occurring in your home, by addressing the ones you do, you can increase your air quality and overall home comfort.

Holidays are a great time to get together with friends and family.  Holiday parties and overnight guests, however, mean a potential strain on your heating and plumbing systems.

Heating and cooling systems account for 56 percent (or more) of energy used in a typical home, making it the largest energy expense for most households, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.  

If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to save money.  This often means doing your own home repair projects.  When it comes to plumbing, however, sometimes taking on the job yourself is not worth the cost of repair later or the potential danger to you and your family.

Indoor air quality is a growing concern for all of us these days.  Studies show we spend about 90 percent of our time indoors, a large portion of which is spent inside our homes.