Think quick… what poisons are lurking under your bathroom sink? If you’re like many homeowners, you may have a bottle of Drano, Liquid Plumbr or other chemical drainer cleaner stashed under there. However, these products should be examined a bit more carefully before just dumping them down our plumbing. Although most of these products claim […]
Garbage Disposal Menaces
We love appliances that do exactly what their name says. Because of its name, a garbage disposal must obviously dispose of whatever garbage you throw at it, right? Not so fast! Photo by Mike Mozart / CC BY Certain types of food scraps can clog, jam or burn out your garbage disposal. Avoid these 5 […]
Leaks Can Run, but They Can’t Hide!
Did you know that the average household’s leaks account for more than 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year? That’s the amount of water needed to wash 270 loads of laundry! What a waste of resources! In honor of Fix A Leak Week (March 16–22, 2015), Pearson would like to encourage you to take steps […]
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Frozen pipes can lead to serious problems in your home. Not only is replacing the damaged plumbing expensive, but if the event is particularly catastrophic, you can also incur restoration expenses. Water freezes and expands when it’s left sitting in pipes below a frozen ground. It’s this expansion that can cause major damage. Pipes that […]
Don’t Flush That!
“Don’t flush that!” If you’ve ever been the parent of a toddler or young child, that phrase has surely been uttered (or yelled) in your household at some point. Even if you’ve don’t have kids, some people think of “the can” as a magical trash can that permanently eliminates any type of material. Obviously, this […]
Dirty HVAC Units Impact Air Quality
Most homeowners rarely, if ever, think about their home’s indoor air quality. But it may be time to start. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air inside the average American household is up to five times more polluted than the air outside. Pollutants commonly found in the home consist of bioaerosols and particles […]
Benefits of Keeping Cool in the Bedroom
During the winter months, energy bills can be downright shocking for many homeowners. It’s an awful feeling to open a bill that turns out to be much higher than expected. It can be even worse when you think you’ve done all you can to cut down on your energy consumption and there are still several […]
Are you ready for winter?
Winter weather in the Midwest can be downright brutal. And we’ve all got another three months or so before Mother Nature shows any mercy, so buckle in. Here are a few ideas to make sure your home is fully prepared for winter’s cold embrace. Clean your gutters. When all of the snow we’ll soon receive […]
Ready to Cook Up a Kitchen Remodel?
If you’ve been thinking about updating your kitchen’s plumbing, sink or appliances, it’s time to treat yourself. If you start now, you’ll have a brand new living space to show off to friends and family. Here are a couple of kitchen remodeling trends to consider: Update your major appliances with more modern, energy-efficient models that fit […]