Plumbing, What You Need To Know Grand Rapids Michigan A home is an integrated system. There are many systems that power a home. Without a single system functioning properly, things are likely to go wrong. The house will automatically become inhabitable. The plumbing system is among the vital systems in every house. Homeowners need to […]

Every season has its beauty, but with joyous holidays and warmer weather on the way, spring is one of the best! Easter bunnies, beautiful flowers, and sprightly greens provide plenty of inspiration for decorating in and around your home so go ahead and try your hand at one of these hand-picked projects! Spring Easter Egg […]

Spring has sprung and many of us will soon begin our spring cleaning rituals. Making sure your home is ready for the season takes a little more than just dusting away cobwebs and airing out the linen closet. Check out these helpful tips to make sure your home is truly ready to spring ahead! Electrical […]

Baby It’s Cold Outside! Cold weather never seems to leave Michigan completely…Even some summer nights are furnace worthy! As such, few systems in your home impact your family’s safety and comfort the way your heating system does. How best to ensure your system runs smoothly and safely any time you need it? Keeping up with […]

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: A Silent Predator We’ve all been there; we flip on the evening news and hear that another family has been lost their lives due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Perhaps these stories have even moved you to purchase carbon monoxide detectors for your home. What is carbon monoxide poisoning, and what causes it? […]

Frozen Pipes: A Midwinter’s Nightmare Few words strike fear into a Michigander’s heart like “frozen pipes.” The inconvenience, the mess (the headache!), and the cleanup afterwards…Is there anything worse?! Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to minimize the risk of frozen pipes and the havoc burst pipes can cause. An Ounce of Prevention […]

Your Fall To-Do List Fall is finally here and that means winter isn’t far behind. While it’s tempting to spend your time tailgating and sipping pumpkin spice lattes, be sure to spend some time prepping your home so it’s ready for the cold weather ahead. Take care of the chores listed below now and save […]

Preventative Medicine for Your Home Beyond the base cost of operating your home, repair and upkeep expenditures can stretch any family’s budget. A preventative maintenance program, such as Service Professor’s “Professor Protection Plan,” can help save you money by ensuring your home systems run safely and efficiently, and by resolving issues early to minimize system […]

Tankless Water Heaters…An Efficient Oxymoron! Conventional Water Heaters…A Thirsty Monster If you’re like most of us, the term “water heater” conjures images of a bulky, probably rusty (and perhaps leaky) piece of equipment stashed away in a closet or basement. And, unless you’re the victim of frequent cold showers, it’s unlikely you give your water […]

When Is an Outlet More Than an Outlet? They’re small, a little strange looking, and you’ve probably seen them in bathrooms and kitchens in homes and offices everywhere. What are they? Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI), those mysterious electrical outlets that “pop” when you press the Test button. What are they and how important are they […]