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May 26, 2021
Remember that time in February 2021 when North Texas looked more like the North Pole after a bone-rattling blast of arctic air from the Rocky Mountains blew through the area, bringing snow, ice and historic subzero wind chills? Not the ideal time or your water heater to go down. The good news is, if you think your water heater may be in need of repair or replacement and you want to get ahead of the next weather disaster, average prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth area compare favorably with those of the state of Texas in general, as well as nationwide.
May 07, 2021
Did you purchase a Pentair Water Pool and Spa pool heater in December 2020 or January 2021? If so, you should know: Pentair has recalled about 4,700 pool heaters due to a manufacturing issue that poses a fire hazard.
Apr 22, 2021
Hollywood's big movie awards night is a golden opportunity to have a little home-sweet-home-humored fun — so we’re rolling out the red carpet for you to join in our #HomeServeUpAMovieTitle game on Twitter. On the night of the star-studded, statuette-distributing soirée — which airs at 8 p.m. Eastern Time Sunday, April 25, on ABC — we invite you to participate in our little home-themed movie name game. Learn how, here.
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Apr 20, 2021
Have you flushed your water heater lately? A lot of homeowners miss this item on their annual maintenance checklist. Thankfully, it’s a fairly simple task. Here’s a step-by-step guide.
Mar 08, 2021
If you called for, say, a plumber, or an electrician, or maybe an HVAC specialist, and a woman showed up to do the job, would you be surprised? You might be if you didn’t already know how few women work in these male-dominated professions. In honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, we asked women in the home improvement and repair space what attracted them to their respective fields, why the love what they do, and why so few women choose the skilled trades.
Mar 08, 2021
If you called for, say, a plumber, or an electrician, or maybe an HVAC specialist, and a woman showed up to do the job, would you be surprised? You might be if you didn’t already know how few women work in these male-dominated professions. In honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, we asked women in the home improvement and repair space what attracted them to their respective fields, why the love what they do, and why so few women choose the skilled trades.
Mar 04, 2021
Wondering whether a tankless water heater is worth the price? Learn all about the differences between tankless and traditional water storage, or tank-based, water heaters, here. We compare the costs and energy efficiency ratings of each option and include overviews of key factors to consider.
Jan 21, 2021
A home inspector from Texas shares a few of his horror stories. Sometimes, the scariest homes are the ones that look amazing on the outside — but an inspection uncovers creepy crawlies and disasters waiting to happen!
Jul 17, 2020
Waking up to no hot water in your home can be a rude awakening. Learn the reasons why this problem can occur and what energy efficiency steps you can take to avoid the problem.
Jun 18, 2020
Learn the info you need for installing a water heater and how it can help make your home more energy efficient.