The return to school has begun and the days of summer are starting to become shorter. Fall is in the air and that means it's time for some chores around the house. Fall maintenance can help you reset after the summer and get your property...

We are still feeling the heat of summer. July was mild this year, but August tends to bring the heat. Escaping the heat by getting into a nice, cool, air-conditioned home makes everything seem a bit more manageable. Even before it starts to cool...

The world doesn’t breathe as easily as it used to breathe in the past. There is much more congestion and smog in urban areas. Even suburban neighborhoods feel the weight of more constricted air. This thickness of the air is true outside, but...

Weather can be a fickle thing. It can blaze one day then freeze the next. This year, we even had snow in May! But now the warmer weather seems to be here to stay, so air conditioning went from the last thing you probably wanted to necessary. Your AC...

The weather has been going up and down and all around in the last month or so. We’ve seen snow, thunderstorms, and bright, sunny days. At this point, the snow should be behind us, with only warm weather coming for the next few months. As we...

It seems as if rules are changing on a daily basis since the COVID-19 pandemic began to take effect. The guidelines from local and national governments have caused many people to need to stay home with their families and away from work. But what...

The stale winter indoors now draws to a close, and the fresh air is on the way.  The spring showers and temperature shifts can send the humidity through the roof in your home. Nature also is waking up and coming to life again. As beautiful...

Staying cool and a fan go hand-in-hand. If someone gets overheated, one of the first offers to help them come by “fanning” the person, either with your hand, a piece of paper, or whatever is handy. Ceiling fans are a great way to keep...

The cold is here and here to stay for the next few months. Even if you got behind on your prep work, there is still time to get your home up to par for the coming cold weather storms. While you get your home ready, make sure to prep your plumbing...

The end of the year holidays are a busy time with many friends and family traveling and visiting. The more guests you have, the higher your utility needs will be. You will need to keep everyone warm by keeping the temperature up - guests may forget...

With the first snow of the season already on the ground, winter has come. Before the serious cold sets in for the season, don’t forget about your plumbing while getting the rest of your home ready for the frosty times. Winterizing your pipes...

Now that the weather has begun to shift, the long days of summer will come to an end for the year. The leaves have already begun to change colors and before you know it, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the end of year holidays will be...

The kids are back at school, and Sundays are back to being football days. Though the days have begun to get cooler, Michigan is notorious for having surges of hot days left in its system. Most people won’t turn off their AC units yet. Though...

Clogged drains and sewers are common for homeowners everywhere. Debris going down the drain can get stuck or build up until the flow of water is slow or completely blocked. There are many fixes for blocked drains and sewers, but none are better than...

If you plan on having work done on your home, take the time to find the right contractor for you. Everyone works differently, but some contractors work professionally while others lack the skills and experience to complete excavation jobs. Your...

Time to shut the heat off inside and get the air conditioning pumping inside to stay cool as the sun comes out. With the summer rolling in, it is essential to keep your system up to the challenge. Follow our tips below to keep your A/C unit running...

Winter is finally over for the year, although with it being Michigan, we are sure to get at least one more surprise flurry. As the weather begins its yo-yo-ing up and down by 20-30 degree changes in a matter of hours or days, the chances for leaks...

With changes coming outside, prepare with or the changes inside. Your heating system has kept you and your family comfortable for months. Now is the sweet spot between extreme seasons to tune-up and maintain your systems. Check out our tips below...

Have you flushed your toilet only to see the murky water spin without going anywhere? No one wants to look down at such a disgusting sight. You have so many more important tasks to do than spend time trying to figure out why your toilet...

Installing a new shower head is a simple project that does not require a huge expenditure of effort or money. If your shower head has not been upgraded within the last 5 years, then it is time to invest in an upgrade. In most modern bathrooms,...