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Homeowner Hacks: Should you switch to a tankless water heater?
We’ve all been there. You’ve been looking forward to taking a long bath or hot shower all day—only to hear someone else start a shower in another bathroom. Or the dishwasher is running. Or the washing machine. Suddenly your dreams of filling the tub are put on hold indefinitely as you wait for the hot [...]
HVAC Zoning System Equals Improved Home Comfort
Does walking through your home feel like a trip through all four seasons? Do high A/C and heating bills have you avoiding your mailbox? Is your HVAC unit over a decade old—and struggling to keep up? If you’re nodding “Yes, yes, and YES!” then it may be time to consider an HVAC zoning system and [...]
Liquid Drain Cleaners and Hidden Dangers—What to Do Instead!
Dear Burton, I’ve been using liquid drain cleaners for years. But I recently read these chemicals can damage my plumbing! Is that true? Am I actually doing more harm than good? Curiously Clogged Dear Curiously, Thanks for bringing up this question. It’s one we tend to get most often around the holidays, when families are [...]
High Water Bill? Watch Out for These 3 Financial Drains
A persistent drip, drip, drip in your kitchen sink. An ever-flowing toilet in your bathroom. A poorly timed irrigation system that runs like clockwork—no matter the weather. These stealthy thieves are notorious for wasting water and inflating your monthly bill. Luckily, they are some of the simplest home and outdoor plumbing repairs you can make. [...]
Homeowner Hacks: A Whole Home Generator Can Weather Storms
How to know if a whole home generator is right for you. When stormy weather comes, do you breathe easy or find yourself crossing your fingers? Occasional power outages are to be expected from time to time, but when the other families on your block are comfortably, eating dinner and watching tv, while you’re silently [...]
Does Light Bulb Wattage Matter? Read Our Enlightening Advice
Dear Burton, We just moved into a new home and I’ve heard some conflicting advice… Does it really matter what wattage light bulbs we use in our new can lights and ceiling fans? Our inspector said it’s important, but my neighbor doesn’t seem to think so. Can you ‘enlighten’ us? Bright-Eyed and Curious Dear Bright-Eyed, [...]
Plumbing Leaks: How to Protect Your Home and Avoid Them!
Whether you’ve got a small drip or a major flow, plumbing leaks can wreak havoc on your home! Unsightly water damage… dangerous mold growth… ruined floors, walls, and furniture… These are just a few of the most irritating consequences of leaky plumbing. However, many of the plumbing leaks we repair for Omaha homeowners are largely [...]
AC Issues Raising Your Bill? These Factors May Be to Blame
Did your latest air conditioning bill come with a side of sticker shock? You’re not alone! Last summer, the National Energy Assistance Directors Association predicted summer electric bills would spike by 20%! Major heat waves, longer hot spells, and rising energy costs are all contributing to that rising monthly budget hit. But these aren’t the [...]
Tankless Water Heater Solutions: Reasons to Buy!
What do you pay for daily, think about rarely, but could hardly live a week without? If you said hot water, you’re right! When it comes to home comfort, hot water is probably one of the last luxuries that comes to mind. But the average household spends $400 to $600 every year on water heating [...]
Homeowner Hacks: DIY AC Maintenance to Keep Cool This Summer
Summer is finally here and with it, so is the heat! Sizzling temperatures are great for trips to the pool or picnics at the park, but no one wants to step inside their home after a long, hot summer day and find their thermostat running as high as mother nature. AC systems need annual maintenance [...]