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A running toilet isn’t that bad, as far as household problems go. There’s usually very little damage there, and the long-term issues that emerge as a result of a running toilet aren’t too serious, all things considered. However, this is[Read More...]

Unusual sounds in your home are never good, no matter when or where they happen. Anything from a high-pitched screech (from a furnace) to a fluttering window shutter could mean trouble, and your plumbing system can make its fair share[Read More...]

When’s the last time you really sat down and considered how much energy and water your water heater is using? If you’ve got a traditional tank unit, you’re using quite a bit. Of course, all those hot showers and warm[Read More...]

Flushing your toilet after you’re done is something we rarely think about. It’s just a habit at this point: we flush, hear the zooming sound of water rushing down the bowl, and go on with our day. But every now[Read More...]

There’s nothing like raising a child. You get to be a witness as they slowly figure out how to grow into themselves, and it’s a truly amazing experience. But when you bring a new member of the family into your[Read More...]

Since we use so much electricity in our homes, it’s a given that fire hazards exist. However, we usually feel like we’ve got a handle on them, for the most part, since it seems like most hazards only come from[Read More...]

Thanks to power strips, the days of choosing between which two electronics you want to occupy an outlet are gone. With a power strip you’re able to have multiple electronics plugged into the same power source. Something to remember is[Read More...]

What’s at the top of your to-do list this year? Is it to start eating healthier or to get back in the gym? What about cleaning out the big spare room that still has a bunch of useless boxes in[Read More...]

When you and your loved ones are all gathered together around the Christmas tree, enjoying the holiday together, dealing with a faulty furnace is the last thing you want to do. It cuts into valuable time with your family, and[Read More...]

Ideally, you already have most of your holiday decorations unboxed and set up. Given that there are not too many days left until Christmas, if your decorations aren’t up yet then you don’t have a ton of time left to[Read More...]