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…)
5 Ways to Cut Your Summer Electricity Cost
Summer brings along numerous additional expenses, such as vacations, camping trips, and outdoor family activities. However, rising electricity prices should not overshadow our delight in the season. To ensure a budget-friendly and energy-efficient summer, here are 5 effective strategies to conserve both energy and money this summer.
3 Tips to Cooler Central Air Conditioning
Are you struggling with an inefficient central air conditioning system that fails to combat the scorching heat and maintain a cool indoor environment? When you set your thermostat to a comfortable 75 degrees, does your air conditioner struggle all day long to achieve that temperature? Fret not, as we have three “Handy” tips to enhance the performance of your central air conditioning system, and the best part is that two of them are do-it-yourself solutions! (more…)
Our Best Plumbing Tips For Your Home
If you own a home, then you know a key part of home ownership is caring for and maintaining your home’s plumbing system.
Although Handyside has a team of licensed plumbing professionals, there are a few things you can do with your home’s plumbing to keep it maintained in-between check-ups with Handyside.