Don’t let mosquitos crash your party this summer! We may be in third winter right now, but warmer weather is right around the corner! That means backyard barbecues, graduation parties, late night fires, and enjoying your coffee out on your deck every morning. But what do all of these activities have in common? One very […]
How Noisy is Your Air Conditioner?
You’ve just settled into your hammock with a cold drink and a good book. You hear the birds chirping, leaves rustling…. And then you hear your air conditioner kick on. Is a noisy air conditioner impacting the peace and quiet you’re looking for in your backyard? We all understand that our air conditioners must make […]
Keep Your A/C Going Strong
Make sure your A/C is working at maximum capability. With some of the hottest Memorial Day temps recorded in history, your air conditioner probably worked overtime this summer. Make sure you’re doing what you can to keep your A/C working efficiently. Dirty Filters – Depending on the type of air conditioner in your home, your unit will either […]
What is a Ductless Split System?
Introducing Mitsubishi’s Electric Ductless Split system What exactly makes a split system different than the regular system you have in your home right now? The ductless system is a standalone wall mounted system that doesn’t require any hook up using ductwork. These systems are more efficient and held to a higher standard than the standard […]
Carpenter Bees
There’s a lot of buzz about bees these days (pun intended). What most of us don’t know, however, is that there are more than 20,000 species of bees in existence. Living on every continent except Antarctica, there’s a lot to know about bees. In Illinois alone, there are approximately 400 to 500 species of native […]
Repairing Outdoor Faucets
Prevent cracked spigots by installing a frost-proof outdoor faucet Spring is in the air and we’re all getting a little antsy for some fresh air! It’s time to get outside and clean up the yard, pick up sticks, and search for the first little signs of green popping up from the ground. It’s always a […]
Sump Pump Maintenance
Protect Your Basement from Spring Flooding We just set the clocks forward and we’re ready to jump into spring! We’re counting down the days until the dirty snow has melted away for good and the daffodils and crocuses begin to make their long awaited reappearances. As much as we’re looking forward to saying goodbye to […]
The Power of Air Scrubbing
Winnebago County is having one of the worst flu seasons it’s had in years. It seems like just about every family in the area has been hit by it! We all know the importance of washing our hands and not touching our faces, especially when we’re out in public. But sometimes it’s easy to forget […]
Is it Time To Replace the Furnace?
The cold weather is here and we’ve already had to dig ourselves out from under a foot of snow… and the winter is just getting started. With an entire winter ahead of us, you may be wondering if you furnace will make it through one more season. Nobody wants to be without heat, so to […]
How to Prevent Unwanted Holiday Guests
‘Twas the night before Christmas, And all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, Except for that…mouse?! Santa Claus is just about the only unexpected guest we want in our homes during the winter. Even though pests are more active when it’s warm, it’s important to stay diligent all year ‘round to make sure […]
