Posts by Christopher Olson, EA
Leaking Toilet? Here’s Where to Start
Dealing with a Leaking Toilet? Here Are Your Likely Problems Before you can look at how to fix a leaking toilet, you need to first figure out where the leak is coming from exactly. When you find there is water on your bathroom floor and you trace it back to find a leaking toilet, you…
Read MoreCan Heating & Air Companies Still Be Trusted?
What’s Happened to the HVAC Market? If you’ve been quoted a new air conditioner or major repair recently, then you know there has been a major shift in HVAC pricing over the past few years. Changes in consumer habits, advertising, industry culture, and other factors have driven prices up and quality of service down. It’s…
Read MoreFree Electrical Estimates: Are They Really Free?
‘Free is never free’, isn’t that the saying? So when a company advertises ‘free electrical estimates’, is there a catch? And what defines an ‘estimate’, because, really, isn’t anytime a company gives you pricing they’re giving you an estimate? When it comes to estimates, it’s important to distinguish the difference between an estimate and a…
Read MoreEmergency Water Leaks: What You Need to Know
Emergency Water Leaks Require a Quick Response When water is flooding out into your home or business, that constitutes quite an emergency. Water can quickly damage flooring, sheetrock, furniture, appliances, and other parts of your home. That’s why with emergency water leaks you need to act fast to help minimize how much damage is caused. …
Read MoreGFCI Outlet Repair: How to Fix it Yourself
GFCI outlets play an important roll in your home’s electrical system. With additional built-in safety features, GFCI outlets are placed in higher-risk parts of your home. Specifically, a GFCI is necessary in areas where exposure to water is more likely. These areas include your kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, garage, and exterior of the home. The…
Read MoreOutlet Repair Services: When to Call a Pro
Considering Changing Your Outlet? If you’re considering changing your outlet, either as an upgrade or to replace one that’s no longer working, there are a few things to keep in mind. Anytime you’re dealing with electricity you run the risk of getting hurt, so the first thing to remember is to be careful. If you’re…
Read MoreHow to Match Paint Like a Pro
When it comes to paint matching, it can be pretty frustrating. As close as the color wheel may look, when the new paint hits the wall it often just isn’t right. But don’t worry, we have a few tips for you to help learn how to match paint like a pro. Remove a Sample from…
Read MoreDumb Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning
Mistakes Are Easy to Make There are likely a number of dumb mistakes you’re making when cleaning, but we can help. Check out our simple list of things you’re maybe doing that actually make your home dirtier. Using the Same Rag or Sponge for Everything There is a point at which your sponge or rag…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Pressure Washing
The Do-It-Yourself Service Is pressure washing really dangerous? Well, despite being viewed as an easy do-it-yourself task, when it comes to the dangers of pressure washing a lot of things can go wrong, and those things can be costly. Homeowners tend to ignore these risks. Like lawn care, pressure washing seems to most easy enough…
Read MoreHVAC Not Heating? Check These Things First!
If Your HVAC is Not Heating, Let’s Check First What Kind You Have When it comes to heating your home, your HVAC system can be one of a number of types. Typically, your home will be outfitted with one of the following: Gas Furnace Heat Pump Electric Heat Mini-Split Ductless AC Depending on which kind…
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