Frozen outdoor water faucet covered in snowflakes
August 20

6 winter plumbing tips

Don’t get left out in the cold — take these 6 Winter Plumbing Tips to prepare for drastic temperature changes, and feel better knowing that… Read More

Broken pipe leaking water
August 15

Three Ways to Prevent a Burst Pipe

Top Three Ways to Prevent a Burst Pipe Freezing temperatures play havoc with pipes inside and outside of Round Lake homes and businesses. The top… Read More

someone wearing a blue glove and inserting a coiled tool into a drain
August 15

What To Do if You Lose a Ring Down the Drain

It’s one of the oldest mishaps in the book — you’re washing your hands and in less than a second, before you can even react,… Read More

Ac unit surrounded by foliage
August 10

Can humidity impact your AC in a negative way?

The Midwest is no stranger to high humidity. During the summer months, the muggy weight of the air becomes all too common, stretching well into… Read More

Technician shaking customers hand
August 5

Important homeowner questions to ask when having your furnace inspected

Owning a home tends to come with the expectation that new owners must be experts on every part of their house — from appliances to… Read More

Toilet being repaired with tools on it
July 25

Top 5 things to not flush down a toilet

Make no mistake, a toilet is a powerful appliance. Using, on average, 1.3 – 3.6 gallons of water per flush, and seeing constant daily use,… Read More

Technician replacing air filter from furnace
July 20

How to get your home ready for heating season

As we move deeper into the holiday season, the last activity most people want to tackle right now is a long list of chores. But… Read More

Brand new furnace in basement of house
July 15

5 common furnace issues

A furnace is a stalwart appliance within your home, standing strong without needing constant attention. Because of this, the furnace can also receive less attention… Read More

a white and black bathroom with a modern vanity, white toilet, shower with a glass wall and a tub, and black fixtures
July 10

Signs it might be time to upgrade your bathroom fixtures

Bathroom fixtures see an extended amount of use day-to-day, and the wear and tear from regular usage will eventually catch up to even a top-of-the-line… Read More

a concrete wall and floor shows water leakage on the ground along the edge where the floor meets the wall
July 5

How black mold due to a water leak can make you deathly ill

Water leaks bring a litany of major issues, from costly repairs and unwanted stress to replacing damaged structures and belongings. Perhaps the most pressing concern… Read More