Home Plumbing Secrets From Plumbers
Building on the success of our previous blog post, ‘Our Best Plumbing Tips For Your Home,’ where we shared practical advice to prevent common plumbing issues, we’ve delved deeper into the expertise of our Handyside plumbers. Here are seven additional tips to help you proactively care for your plumbing system. (more…)
Tips To Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Your Home
You can’t see it. You can’t smell it. You can’t touch it. Carbon monoxide (CO), called the ‘silent killer,’ is a highly poisonous gas that is odorless and colorless and often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. It mixes with air and if breathed in, can cause brain damage or even death. The most common cause of a carbon monoxide outbreak in homes is an older furnace or appliance that is not burning the natural gas properly. Because of the high risk, every home with a gas furnace or gas appliances needs to have carbon monoxide detectors.
How to Efficiently Use The Devices In Your Kitchen
The kitchen contains some of the highest energy-consuming elements in your household. Discover our 5 ‘Handy’ tips to continue making great meals while saving some bucks. (more…)
When Should You Get An HVAC Inspection
It’s important to understand that HVAC encompasses more than just air conditioning. HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. All three components play a vital role in making your home or business a comfortable environment. Your property is likely equipped with a range of HVAC appliances, making it essential to stay mindful of when these systems require inspection and maintenance.
How To Know When Your Plumbing Needs an Update
Ever witnessed this scenario on a home renovation show? Plumbing surprises can be overwhelming. To avoid such situations, here’s a simple way to check if your plumbing needs an update. (more…)
5 Electrical Advances For Your Home!
Smart devices and new technology have transcended being mere “flash in the pan” gimmicks reserved for TV shows and the wealthy elite. Instead, they have become valuable assets that can enhance your everyday life. Here are five compelling reasons why you should seriously consider integrating modern electrical technology into your home:
What Should Your A/C Be Set At This Summer?
Everyone seems to have an opinion on how low the indoor temperature should be during the summer when running the air conditioning.
While the standard room temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit is commonly favored by many, others argue for higher settings, particularly when it’s hotter outside. Recently, while inspecting a rented house, we saw that the tenant had set their air conditioning to a frigid 55 degrees! (more…)
Do’s And Don’ts Of Flushing
If you were to ask our experienced Handyside plumbers, they’d readily confirm that people frequently attempt to flush items down the toilet that should never find their way into the drain. With their fair share of unclogging toilet drain pipes, our plumbers have a comprehensive list of the most problematic items folks attempt to flush. To save yourself the hassle of a plumbing bill, make it a rule to never flush any of the following items down your toilet. (more…)