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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 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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