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Descaling a Tankless Water Heater

How to Descale a Tankless Water Heater

If descaling a conventional or tankless water heater isn’t already on your maintenance checklist, then you could be at risk of spending more money on your utility bill and shortening the lifespan of your heater. What Is Descaling & Why Is It Important? Your water heater accumulates hard mineral deposits over time, including lime, calcium, …

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How to Prevent Basement Flooding In Your Home

How to Prevent Basement Flooding In Your Home

As the winter months in Chicago approach, homeowners run into the possible threat of basement flooding and water damage. Snowstorms on the horizon could make way for inches (sometimes even feet) of frozen ground. These patches of ice remain intact until the weather becomes warmer, resulting in the water thawing out and seeping into the …

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How to Get Rid of Bathroom Mold

How to Get Rid of Bathroom Mold & Mildew

Mold and mildew are not only unsightly, but they can also be dangerous to your health. If you’ve noticed bathroom mold, then there’s a good chance that the humidity levels are too high. Read more to learn what causes high bathroom humidity levels and how to eliminate bathroom mold and mildew. What Is Mold & …

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How to Remove Rust Stains From Toilets, Sinks & Bathtubs

How to Remove Rust Stains From Toilets, Sinks & Bathtubs

There’s a variety of different stains that can build up around your home, more specifically your toilets, sinks, and bathtubs. One of those stubborn stains you may find lurking around your bathrooms is rust. It showcases itself typically as an orange or brown streak and can occur very similar to how other stains do.  You …

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Prepare Your HVAC for the Winter

How to Prepare Your HVAC for Winter

Importance of Preparing Your HVAC For The Winter Months Those fall season leaves are starting to disappear, kids are preparing for winter break, and families across the world are preparing for the holidays. Around the time the Christmas decorations start to go up, you should consider getting your HVAC ready for the winter.  It’s best …

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