When the outside temps start dipping below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, exposed or poorly insulated pipes in basements, garages, and crawl spaces become susceptible to freezing and potentially [...]
Winter can be hard on your home’s plumbing system. Add the frigid temperatures of a Minnesota winter to the increased demand on your indoor plumbing as your family hunkers down to wait out the [...]
It’s easy to forget about your home’s plumbing when everything is working right. We often take it for granted that water will be there when we need it and drain away when we don’t. It isn’t until [...]
Fall is here and although Minneapolis may still see a few more warm days, the colorful leaves are dropping, signaling the approach of winter. As we fill our to do lists with yard work, leaf [...]
It’s fall in Minnesota and that means one thing is certain. It will soon be winter. Sooner than most of us think. As the leaves and temperature drop, it’s time for a little fall plumbing [...]
As we roll into mid and late summer here in Minnesota, the hot and humid weather means more thunderstorms. Is your sump pump ready to handle the occasional downpour? Sump pumps allow you to [...]
When cold pipes come into contact with warm, humid summer air they can start to sweat and form condensation. If enough condensation forms, it may begin to drip and create puddles on your floor as [...]
Summer is finally in full swing and for many of us Minnesotans that means vacation time. Whether you’re headed “up north” for a week at the lake or are traveling halfway around the world, there’s [...]
The fresh spring and early summer air gets many homeowners up and motivated to tackle cleaning, maintenance and renovation tasks they’ve put off all winter. It’s also a good time to tackle annual [...]
Summer means a lot of different things to different people. But when you live in a colder climate like we do in Minnesota, it’s a time to get outdoors and enjoy the nice weather while it lasts. [...]