Omaha’s Home Service Blog: Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical Tips & Insights from the Experts
Current Trends in Home Renovation.
When it comes to home design and decorating trends, there are some we’re glad to see go – like salmon-colored toilets and the ever popular matching wallpaper/window treatment/upholstered headboard combo. Then there are those we wish we had all along; trends that make our homes more beautiful, more energy-efficient, and more functional. Here are just [...]
Heating & Cooling Services That Cover All Bases.
It’s a rare occasion when a home owner contacts a professional for heating and cooling services at the same time. But you know what? You should base each such hiring decision as if the opposite were true. That way, you’d be far more inclined to check out various companies’ expertise in heating and cooling at [...]
How to Get Rid of Excess Humidity in Omaha and Gretna
If your house, at times, is more humid than the inside of a fish bowl, chances are you and other family members are feeling some sort of ill effects. Anything from problem allergies and asthma to mold and mildew build-up to higher than normal home cooling costs. None of that stuff is any good or [...]
Bathroom Safety Tips in Omaha and Glenwood
Did you know that the average bathroom is one of the most dangerous places in the home? Each year, about 250,000 people sustain a bathroom-related injury, many if not most of which can rather easily be prevented. But first, let’s examine some rather telling statistics as provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention: [...]
Should You Repair or Replace Your AC System in Omaha and Elkhorn?
That’s not exactly an age-old question, but in 2015, it’s extremely common. In fact, it’s one we’re asked all the time from home owners intent on making the right decision for their family’s added comfort and energy savings. As for the correct answer, well, there’s really no way to give you that without first examining [...]
Kitchen Remodeling Tips in Omaha and Council Bluffs
For many families, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where homework is done, meals are made, and special moments are shared. But many kitchens, especially in older homes, simply don’t function the way they could or should. So if you’re thinking of taking on a kitchen remodel because yours simply doesn’t meet [...]
High Efficiency Water Heaters in Omaha and Blair
Once upon a time, buying a replacement water heater was a fairly simple proposition. Chances are you would simply call your plumber, schedule an appointment, and let the natural replacement process run its course. Take the old one out, put the new one in, and everybody’s happy. Sorry to say, it’s never going to be [...]
Clogged Drain and Toilet Problems in Omaha and Bennington
“Impulsive” is something that describes all of us to one degree or another. If you’re a contrarian, right now you’re probably thinking: “Oh yeah, what’s so impulsive about a couch potato?” Heck even couch potatoes give in to sudden impulses and changes of heart, whether it’s changing the channel in the middle of their favorite [...]
Outdoor Grilling Safety in Omaha and Bellevue
Did you know that May is National Barbecue Month? Well, as luck would have it, it’s also National Hamburger Month. And what better way to celebrate this tasty coincidence and the unofficial start of summer than by grilling up a juicy burger. But whether you’re a charcoal chef or a gas grilling guru – and [...]
How to Buy a Replacement Water Heater in Omaha and Ralston
With stricter federal energy efficiency regulations now in place, it could be a little more difficult for you to purchase a replacement water heater, especially if you live in a condo or your water heater is located in an extremely tight space. Why should living in a condo be a problem? Many condo units, when [...]