Toilets are very robust devices that can last a long time in your home with proper maintenance. The process for flushing a toilet is simple. The water tank fills up with water from a supply hose coming out of the wall. As soon as the tank reaches the proper level the floating ballcock shuts off the water. If the water level gets too high, the extra fluid drops down the [...]

The furnace is the heart of the heating systems for homes with central air. Using this furnace maintenance checklist will keep it from clotting up and going into failure. Like most systems, even if it doesn’t break it will operate less efficiently without an annual service checkup. Keeping the furnace clean and well oiled can save you up to 5-10% on energy bills and prolong the life of the unit. [...]

Feel like your car is an extension of your home? Now it can be as a new space on HomeSpot. Manage both your home maintenance and vehicle maintenance from the same spot. Basic maintenance for the vehicle space includes: -Check oil level -Check tires -Inspect air filter -Check radiator -Inspect brake system -Change fuel filter -Inspect belts Remember you can add additional maintenance on top of the list above, if [...]

Toilet Energy Efficiency Running toilets are a common problem in all homes. The sound is irritating but even more is the added costs from wasted energy. Even a slow leak can add up to large amounts of wasted water quickly. To make matters worse, a lot of leaks go undetected in homes because the water flow is very small. The good news is toilet leaks are easy to detect. All [...]

With November upon us, in many parts of the United States, homeowners have a critical window of opportunity to get their homes prepared for the colder winter months ahead.