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Warm, sunny days are ahead. Summer has finally arrived in Minnesota and for most that means it’s time for outdoor fun and entertaining, vacations, cabin stays and beach days. Unfortunately, your [...]

A wet basement can cause all sorts of problems from water damage and mold to rust and rot to poor indoor air quality. Having a sump pump installed in your basement could help keep it dry, [...]

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 [...]

Clogs happen, and most can unhappen with a little help from a plunger. But what do you do if you don’t have a plunger? Sure, using a plunger is the recommended first step to unclogging a toilet, [...]

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 [...]

It’s easy to forget about your home’s plumbing when everything is running smoothly. But that’s the right time to stock up on these handy plumbing tools. Here’s our list of plumbing tools every [...]

It seems to happen every year around this time, the temperature drops, it gets dark out early and your utility bills skyrocket. Add in a few extra lights for some festive holiday décor and your [...]

A leaky pipe is one of the most common plumbing issues a homeowner will face! From a dripping faucet to a frozen pipe, a leaky pipe can go from annoying to treacherous fairly quickly without [...]