Why You Should Test Your Home for Radon

The Environmental Protection Agency recommends that every home in America undergo radon testing. Read on to find out why this often-overlooked test is necessary.  The Dangers of Radon According to the EPA, 1 out of every 15 homes in America has a problem with radon. Radon is also one of the leading causes of lung…

How to Track Down a Difficult Leak

Here are some quick tips to help you track down difficult leaks. However, you’ll need to enlist a friend. Step 1 Go up to the roof with a garden hose and start low. Spray water on the area right above where you think the leak is coming from inside. Step 2 Your friend’s job is…

Three Ideas for Summer Organization

Now that summer is here and you have warm days and long evenings to look forward to, why not get a jump start on organizing your home? As the year goes on, it can be easy to put this task aside. However, clearing your home of clutter can also help clear your mind. Grill Master…

Toilet Running? Catch it Before it Causes Damage

Does your toilet continue to fill long after it should have stopped? A faulty flapper or unhooked chain can keep the water flow going indefinitely. Those are simple fixes, and once you check things out in the tank and make any necessary adjustments the water should stop. If so, great! Give yourself a pat on…

How to Restore Flow to a Faucet

Sometimes a kitchen or bathroom faucet will lose pressure. When this happens, you will notice that it starts spraying towards the side. The simple problem behind this is that usually the screen is dirty. Fortunately, to clean the screen should only take a few minutes of your time. First, close the drain plug to avoid…

Tips for Commercial Mold Remediation

Mold is a common problem for home owners, but mold can affect businesses as well, of course. What should you do if you find mold in your business? Do not ignore the problem. It can be easy to hope the issue fixes itself or even to forget about it entirely, but action is always the…

The Inner Workings of an Air Conditioner

An air conditioner uses the following five components to work its magic. Compressor Refrigerant Condenser Expansion Valve Evaporator Coil First The compressor keeps controls air flow. It continues to pull warm air inside, so that the rest of the parts can do their jobs. Second Refrigerant has an interesting property that allows the heat from…

Test Your Home Today: 9 Radon Facts You Need to Know

Radon gas is an unseen risk that could be in your home right now. Radon is not just colorless, but also tasteless and odorless, meaning you can’t tell if there are dangerous levels of radon using your senses. Instead, it’s important to get your home tested for radon to determine if you need to take…