Omaha’s Home Service Blog: Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical Tips & Insights from the Experts
5 True Plumbing Emergencies
At Burton, we always mean what we say. Like telling you we offer 24/7 emergency repair services. Simply put, we wouldn’t’ say or offer it if we didn’t have every intention of following through. Does that mean, however, that every single plumbing repair constitutes a plumbing emergency. Of course not. And while that’s plain as [...]
The Multiple Uses of Liquid Dish Soap
We all know that a little squirt of dish soap can get your dishes, glasses, and silverware sparkling clean. Perhaps you’ve even found a few of your own clever uses for this multi-purpose liquid, like home-made bubble solution. But if that’s it, the best is yet to come as dish soap has a multiple of [...]
How to Avoid a Clogged Bathtub Drain
There are two basic ways to deal with a clogged bathtub or shower drain. The first is the time-honored tradition of doing absolutely nothing about it – until, that is, the clog is so bad, water simply refuses to go down the drain, or goes so slowly you can’t even bear to watch. We know [...]
How to Warm up Your Bathroom
If you get a shiver down your spine at the mere thought of stepping foot into your chilly bathroom during these cold winter months, you’re not alone. Between the ice-cold tile floor and the feeling of the frigid air as you step out of your shower or bath, it’s enough to make you want to [...]
4 Benefits of Electric Baseboard Heating
In and around Omaha, gas heating systems rule the roost. But that doesn’t mean you won’t occasionally bump into a home or neighborhood with electric baseboard heating systems, especially where no natural gas service is available. Is electric baseboard heating a good investment for you? It can be. Take a few minutes now to check [...]
5 Tips for Effective Winter Pest Control
When the temps dip and the nights grow longer, we tend to seek the warmth and comfort of home. So do outdoor such pests as squirrels, mice, and other unwanted guests. So to prevent your home from becoming a proverbial motel that even you wouldn’t want to be a guest at, we urge you to [...]
5 Must Do’s for December
Between holiday festivities, end of year organizing, and limited daylight hours, the month of December seems to go by in a flash. But don’t let that prevent you from tackling some important home maintenance tasks. Here are 5 things to check off your list this December that will help you save money, save time, and [...]
How to Foster Gratitude in Your Children
Thanksgiving seems to be an especially appropriate time to focus on a few time-honored methods for fostering gratitude in your children. Soon, you’ll be watching your child’s face light up as she unwraps that perfect gift. The one you’ve scoured the stores for; the one she’s been dreaming of for months. And nothing can ruin [...]
Flushable Wipes Will Clog Your Drain. Period
We’re not picking on anyone in particular. We’re just here to tell you not to believe everything you read, at least on flushable wipe packaging! Literally, flushable wipe manufacturers aren’t lying when they tell you their products can be flushed. So can jewelry, cutlery, toys, hand towels, and lots of other things that technically can [...]
Looking to Start New Thanksgiving Traditions? Read On!
It’s November, and that means the holiday season is officially in full swing. And with Thanksgiving right around the corner, our thoughts turn to warm family gatherings, festive decorations and, of course, copious amounts of home-made foods. But before you dust off your grandmother’s china and plan out your Thanksgiving Day menu, take some time [...]
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