Why Do I Get Sewer Smells in My Bathroom?

One of the most annoying, mysterious and intermittent problems a home can have is the [...]

How to Make Your Water Heater Last Longer

In most households, you can turn on the hot water tap and hot water comes [...]

Drain Backup? Why a New Washing Machine Might Be to Blame

When homeowners invest in new washing machines, they generally expect these new appliances to make [...]

Finding a Source of Water Leaks When You Don’t See Water

Do you think you have a water leak but you don’t see anything obviously leaking? [...]

How to Keep Shutoff Valves Working and Avoid Disasters

Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, you should know where the shutoff valve is [...]

Clues That It’s Time to Replace That Aging Water Heater

Everyone has a water heater but most people don’t think about this appliance very much. [...]

Why Every Sprinkler System Needs Its Own Shutoff Valve

If you have a sprinkler system in your front yard or back yard, you need [...]

Simple Steps to Get a Forced Air Furnace Working Again

  When you get your first sharp cold snap, that’s not the ideal time to [...]

Swamp Cooler Maintenance for Longer Life and Colder Air

Swamp coolers are great appliances for dry climates like the one in Albuquerque but to [...]

What to Do Immediately When You Smell Gas in Your Home

When you smell gas in your home, that qualifies as an emergency that must be [...]