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Spring is right around the corner; you were good all winter and followed all the energy-efficiency tips you could find, but a change in weather means you’ll need new ideas for top efficiency. The warmer weather means you’ll be concentrating more on keeping cool than keeping warm.

Everyone knows that their air conditioner, plumbing, and heater need annual maintenance, but not everyone knows that they can ensure the necessary maintenance is done—without having to worry about remembering to schedule it—is to have a maintenance agreement with a reputable, licensed contractor like Lindstrom. Even without the convenience factor, maintenance agreements have a number of benefits.

Your kitchen sink is the hardest-working drain in your house but if you put the wrong things down there, it’s a recipe for disaster. Drain enemy number one: grease. And he’ll bring along his friends stringy vegetables, egg shells, and coffee grounds, not to mention a host of lesser offenders.

The pipes that run inside your walls and disappear under your house can hold dark, potentially disastrous secrets—leaks, backups, and bursts. Luckily modern technology can help bring those secrets out in the open via video inspection cameras.

Over 80% of homes have either hard water, water contaminants, or both—chances are you need some sort of water treatment system in your home to guarantee clean, healthy water. To determine if you have hard water or contaminants check with your water provider or buy a test kit. Your solutions can include a water filter and water softener.

Anyone who uses chemicals on clogs, from toilet to sink to shower, should know the effects the chemicals have on pipes and the environment, as well as the danger to humans.

Fido, Whiskers, and Tweety are your three favorite companions, but you worry about the effect that they may have on your indoor air quality; how can an animal lover have the pets they adore and cleaner indoor air? By cleaning the air, cleaning the house, and giving your pet his own space, you can lessen the impact that your furry and feathered friends have on the way you breathe.

 

Now that the holidays and all their accompanying expenses are gone, many of us have made resolutions to save money and be greener in the new year—and being energy efficient at home without spending much money is a great way to start. There are so many quick and simple things that are free or low-cost, you’ll still have a few dollars left at the end of every month to splurge. As a bonus, you’ll be reducing your carbon footprint.

When you need to purchase a new air conditioner the choices can be overwhelming, but when armed with basic information, you can make the choice that best fits your needs and your budget. One of the first things you should do is schedule a consultation with a professional so that you have expert guidance.

When a plumbing emergency strikes, everyone--from a novice to the most experienced do-it-yourselfer--should call a professional…but what do you do while you’re waiting for the doorbell to ring? There are steps you should take to minimize the damage that can occur before the plumber arrives, and tools you should have on hand to help.