What Are The Benefits Of A Tankless Water Heater?
You’ve shoveled the walk, and laid down the salt, checked to make sure snow isn’t piled up around your outdoor condenser or furnace vent, and you’re freezing cold. You come inside to hop into a hot shower, but the dishwasher’s just finished a load and someone ran a load of bedding through the washer and […]
Making Sure Your Home Is Prepared For Midwest Winter Weather
Is your home prepared for potential snow or frigid temperatures? Extreme cold temperatures can be hard on you, your vehicles, and your home! In The Yard: Disconnect all garden hoses from your home’s plumbing. Store appropriately in a storage shed or your garage. Turn off water to outside faucets, if you can, and open valves […]
The Dangers Of Snow & Ice On Outdoor Condensers & Furnace Vents
You have insulated the pipes in your plumbing, you have programmed your thermostat, you have changed your air filter, and you have added seals around your doors and windows to protect your home from air drafts. That first snowfall hits and your heater isn’t working efficiently. What could be wrong? Did you remember to check […]
6 Reasons Why You Need A Smarter Home Security Solution
Last week, we noticed a rash of “stolen packages” posts hit Facebook and other social media and news outlets. Criminals are just walking up and stealing packages off of other people’s front porches or welcome mats. What can be done to prevent this or to help police catch the people who are doing this? The […]
New Year’s Resolutions For Your Home
Every year, people make resolutions to lose weight, shop less, save more, spend more time with friends and family, or exercise more. But what about your home? What have you resolved to do to make your home better in 2018? Here are some possible resolutions to consider to make your home even better in the […]
Extra Tips To Prepare Your Home For Winter
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been discussing how to prepare your home for colder weather; preparing your furnace for colder weather; why you need a whole home generator for Midwestern winters; preparing your home’s plumbing for colder weather; the benefits of whole-home humidifiers for Midwestern winters; the benefits of home automation in the winter […]
Dishwasher Recall Alert
The dishwasher manufacturer of Bosch and other brands recalled an additional 469,000 dishwashers because of a danger of fire from the power cord overheating. Affected name brands include Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau, and Jenn-Air. This recall affects 663,000 total dishwashers now in the U.S. and Canada. Keep reading about the recall on the Consumer Reports website. […]
Holiday Electrical Safety Tips For Your Home
Family dinners, unwrapping gifts, decorating your home, and all of the other merriment that the holidays bring can also bring an increase in the likelihood of electrical accidents and home fires. Each year, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) launches a national safety awareness campaign to encourage safety during the season. What can you do […]
Your Home’s Winter Plumbing Maintenance Checklist
Homeowners have a lot to worry about when it comes to winter’s extreme temps and pipes freezing. Pipes can burst from the pressure of the frozen water trapped inside of them. A burst pipe can cause more than $5,000 in water damage to your home! But by taking a few preventative measures, you can help […]
Top 6 Reasons Why Businesses Can Benefit From Building Automation
We’ve written a few blog posts now about the benefits of home automation, why home automation isn’t a DIY project, and how home automation can remove many of the “headaches” from home ownership. But what about businesses? Can they also benefit from automating their notifications for their plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical systems? The answer, […]
Top 4 Benefits Of A Home Warranty Or Service Agreement
You’ve worked a long time to provide a home for your family. You want to make sure everything is taken care of in your home, without breaking the bank! A home warranty or a service agreement might seem like an extra monthly expense to some, but what are the benefits to investing in a home […]
Benefits Of Home Automation In The Winter Months
Did I lock the front door? Is the temperature okay for our pets? Did the delivery get dropped off on our front porch? Did I leave the lights on in the kitchen? We’ve all had these nagging thoughts as we go through our day about what got left undone or what’s happening at home when […]
The Benefits Of Whole-Home Humidifiers For Midwestern Winters
It’s cold out and you’ve flipped on the furnace. But now your family’s suffering from dry skin, sinus congestion or headaches, dry throat, nose irritation, bloody noses, irritated vocal chords, persistent coughs, or cracked lips. What is the solution for your home? In the winter, in addition to the air being drier, we also switch […]
Preparing Your Home’s Plumbing For Colder Weather
The winter months are soon upon us in the Midwest region. It is important to make sure all aspects of your home are ready for the winter months. This includes inside, outside, and underneath it all, like your plumbing. How Can You Get Your Home’s Plumbing System Ready For Winter? Maintenance: The most important aspect […]
Why Do You Need A Whole Home Generator For Midwestern Winters?
The winter months in Nebraska and Iowa are full of freezing cold weather and high-powered winds. At any moment, a combination of both can switch your electricity off for hours. It is important to keep you and your family safe during these times. This is why you need an automatic backup generator. There are two […]
Preparing Your Furnace For Colder Weather
It is time to start switching out your closet from shorts to sweaters, from flip-flops to boots, and from t-shirts to parkas. The Air Conditioning is going to be turned off, and the Heating will be kicking on. It is important to prep your furnace for fall and winter before it is too late. Your […]
How To Prepare Your Home For Colder Weather
It is important to get your house ready for the colder months ahead to keep it safe. Often, there are many different places that people overlook when it comes to preparing for the colder weather. Clean Out Your Gutters: This is something most people do not think of when it is time to prep your […]
The Best Tips For Longer Appliance Life
An appliance can last up to 15 years depending on the brand and the type it is. If you want your appliances to last as long as possible it is important to maintain needed maintenance at least once a year. This ensures that they will last their full lifespan; however, issues can come up during […]
What Do Surge Protectors Actually Do?
A surge protector is a device used to protect your technology from random power spikes and damage. A power strike can happen from internal and external forces happening in and around your home. It is important to always keep your most expensive and valuable electronics plugged into a surge protector. What Is The Difference Between […]
How to Clean Your Kitchen Appliances & Electronics Safely
Notice some appliances and other electronics in your kitchen need to be cleaned? Here is a list of items to clean and how to properly clean them. There are three major kitchen appliances that you should keep clean as much as possible. Refrigerator Empty It: Take out the old leftovers and throw out all the […]