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A lot of attention has been paid to the water crisis in Flint, Mich., which has led to a lot of questions about water and if water of any color, besides, colorless, is safe to drink.

Your furnace has stopped giving you that warm fuzzy feeling. Sounds like it may be a good time for an upgrade or repair, don’t you think? Don’t wait until your furnace leaves you high and dry on a chilly fall or winter night.

It may be time to bring in a replacement if your furnace is showing any of these signs:

While most people wait until they need to turn their heating system on- now is the best time to get your furnace or boiler ready for the colder weather to come. 

Frozen water pipes are more common than you may believe.

According to Insure.com, broken or frozen water pipes are one of the most common causes of homeowner’s insurance claims.

In fact, burst pipes are second only to hurricanes for the number or homes and cost of damage inflicted.

We're sure you've seen them before; advertisements promising free furnace inspections are common this time of year. As temperatures fall, and we edge closer to winter, you may want to consider the state of your furnace also.

But we would caution you always to remember, you get what you pay for.

Most people don’t realize that up to 15% of the value of their home is impacted by the condition of their plumbing. Do what you can now to maintain your drains and avoid repair costs and extensive restoration projects later.

If left untreated, problems in your plumbing can destroy your cabinets, walls, floors and wreck the resale value of your home.

Tackle these tasks in 15 minutes or less to keep your drains clear.

Fall is bad news for the air quality inside of your home. A busy season for dust mites, ragweed and mold, the months leading up to winter can be especially difficult for those suffering from allergies, asthma or other respiratory issues. 

We understand calling a plumber may not be the first thing you want to do when faced with a clogged drain.  You may attempt to fix the clog on your own or turn to a tutorial or DIY site for advice.  We appreciate your efforts and commend you for your resourcefulness.  We love your go-getter, “take the bull by the horns” attitude, except when it creates more serious problems for you in the future.  Chemical drain cleaners may seem like a great idea when you're standing in 4 inches of water or just trying to get your kitchen sink to drain, but we are here to give you the whole story.  

We realize most people don’t think about their air conditioner until it breaks down.  We understand and are here with a cheat sheet to assist you in the event that your system should choose the hottest day of the summer to break down.  Take a look at the following 6 causes of air conditioner failure, before you are aggravated and sweaty with a broken system on your hands.

Who reads owner's manuals and warranty cards?  Many of us forget where we put them until something goes wrong, if we remember that we have a warranty at all.  You might not want to go back and find all of your old warranties, but do yourself a favor and read the following seven ways to void your warranty carefully.  You could save yourself time, money and even a ‘Doh’ moment down the road.