(Plus Other Maintenance Tips for Proactive Homeowners) Fall in Oswego, Yorkville, Aurora, Naperville and Montgomery (IL) is a great time to be a Midwesterner for all the reasons you’re familiar with. If you’re a homeowner, it’s also an opportunity to prepare your house for the harsher weather ahead. Snow, ice and frigid air can all… Read More
When the summer heat arrives here in Oswego, Yorkville, Aurora, Naperville and Montgomery (IL), we sure know it, especially when it's escorted by high humidity. It can be uncomfortable enough outside. When we're inside, just a few minutes without the air on can start to make our homes feel like a slow-burning oven. If you've… Read More
When we consider the subject of service as it applies to plumbing, what comes to mind is probably just a plugged toilet or a dripping faucet. We probably don't think too much more about the complexity of plumbing systems and how much we depend on them in making sure we have clean, fresh water when… Read More
We all depend on water at home. We bathe, wash dishes, and do laundry with it. We also drink it and include it in preparing food and recipes. What we may not always be aware of is the quality of the water we are using and drinking. When you use water, you probably prefer that:… Read More
Here near Yorkville, Aurora, Plainfield, Naperville and Montgomery IL, many of us might not think about furnace maintenance until we really have to. That can make sense – what we don’t need in the moment usually isn’t top of mind. But when it comes to our heating, when we do need it, we figure it… Read More
Why Fall’s a Great Time to Act Another summer will soon wrap up here in Oswego, Yorkville, Aurora, Naperville and Montgomery. While the temperatures will be seasonably pleasant as they often are in fall, those of us who live or work in the area know they can dip pretty fast beginning in October, and by… Read More
The sun comes out, the clouds clear up and the windows swing wide open: It's summertime in Oswego, Yorkville, Aurora, Naperville and Montgomery, and we're glad to have the sun shine – until it really heats up, that is. Summertime air is great up to a point. Beyond that, unless we enjoy oppressive heat and… Read More
It's always good to have a reliable sump pump at home, especially if you have a basement or another low-level space into which groundwater can drain or flood. As spring begins its approach and the snow continues to melt, a good sump system becomes particularly valuable as all of that water sinks into the earth… Read More
There are many reasons why a resident in Kendall County, Illinois may want to upgrade their furnace filter to something more efficient. Understanding the capabilities of the different filter types will help you in the selection of the type that will work best for you. The most important function of a filter is its ability… Read More
