7 Christmas Light Safety Considerations
With Thanksgiving over and more holidays around the corner, you may feel that it’s finally appropriate to start hanging decorations. For those who celebrate Christmas, that means lights around the tree, outdoors, and more. These lights can draw a significant amount of energy and pose a safety hazard if not properly installed. Here are some […]
10 Solutions to Fixing Air Leaks
You wouldn’t run the heat in the house with the windows open in the winter, would you? Of course not! Unfortunately, when you have multiple air leaks in the house, this is the exact effect happening within your home. The warm, expensive indoor air is permitted to escape the house, while chilly, winter outdoor air […]
What to Look for During a Home Plumbing Inspection
Your plumbing is something you tend to take for granted – until something goes wrong. When that happens, you realize just how dependent you are upon properly performing plumbing. It is more than a little inconvenient when your toilet won’t flush or you turn on your faucet and only a trickle comes out, but your […]
“Why Don’t I Have Hot Water?”
A dreaded question that few consider the answer to until they find themselves high and dry; literally. There are a few common reasons why people find themselves without, and if you are sure you’re up to date on your bills, most of them have to do with your heater. Here are some common reasons your […]
10 Warning Signs You Need Repiping Service
Many people neglect repiping service as a household need. However, there are warning signs to pay attention to that indicate you need repiping. Repiping services can potentially prevent homeowners from experiencing a terrible disaster while saving them a great deal of time, money, and psychological stress in the long run. Pipes really don’t last forever, […]
Five Signs You Need to Replace Your Electrical Outlets
A safe home is everyone’s dream haven. Ideally, your dwelling is a place where danger isn’t allowed to enter. However, as a responsible homeowner it is imperative that you safeguard every inch of your abode to the best of your ability. If not harnessed correctly, electricity can be a foe instead of the illuminating friend […]
8 Kitchen and Bathroom Lighting Upgrades
One of the biggest concerns that you should have as a homeowner is finding the right additions to add more appeal to your residence. For most homeowners, making upgrades in both their bathroom and kitchen is important due to the amount of use these areas get. Lighting is one of the main issues that should […]
7 Common Causes of Home Heating Loss
With the winter months quickly arriving, maintaining heat in your home is essential to cut down on costs and energy waste. It’s also vital to avoiding becoming a human popsicle. Feel as though you are turning up the heat too often? There are quite a few common causes of home heating loss that quickly lead […]
Electrical Safety Tips to Keep You Safe in Bucks County
In the U.S., we are addicted to our electricity–it allows us to read, work and play after dark, provides power to time-saving appliances, and (most importantly!) powers our personal electronics such as phones and tablets. However, electricity deserves a great deal of respect and careful treatment to ensure that your home isn’t subject to dangerous […]
8 Most Common Electrical Code Violations
Many confident homeowners take the DIY electrical plunge thinking it can’t be that difficult to install wiring into outlets and breaker boxes. Although they may accomplish their goal of powering their home, that great feeling of “I did it all by myself!” is often short-lived and wrought with consequences, such as unsafe wiring, reduce property […]
