Sticky Sliding Door Maintenance
Is your sliding door sticking, grinding, or generally difficult to open? This issue can often be resolved with relatively simple maintenance that homeowners can perform themselves. Sliding doors need to be maintained in order [...]
Why Can’t My A/C Be Tested When It’s Cold Outside?
First invented by Willis Carrier in 1902, modern air conditioning provides a welcome respite from the summer heat and is a common appliance found in many homes as part of the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and [...]
How to Clean Hazy Gas Fireplace Glass
Gas fireplaces with glass fronts are very common in our area. The glass at the front of the fireplace helps keep the flames and combustion gasses contained. This lets you enjoy your fireplace without [...]
What are Zinsco electrical panels?
Zinsco (also known as Magnetrip, Sylvania, and Challenger) electrical panels are among the known types of electrical panels that are considered to be dangerous. Just like many other electrical panel manufacturers, the Zinsco brand [...]
What are vent-free gas fireplaces?
Gas fireplaces are a great addition to a home, and can help to keep the living space comfortable and cozy. A home with a gas fireplace may be more desirable for homebuyers, and the [...]
What Not to Flush and Why
Maintaining your home's sewer line and preventing potential clogs is essential for several reasons, and neglecting this aspect of home maintenance can lead to various problems that can be costly to repair and can [...]