Dandy’s Favorite Destinations for Winter Break
September 16, 2024
Want to get away for fall or winter break? Looking for some ideas? Check out my favorite places to go as the weather starts to cool down across the country.Looking for a Kid-Friendly Destination?Orlando is perfect for kids of all ages. If you have young ch…
Plumbing Horror Stories III
September 12, 2024
Days are growing darker. Leaves are falling. Pumpkins are popping up on every doorstep. You know what that means: it’s time for spine-tingling tales of PLUMBING NIGHTMARES!Tale one: Things that go bump in the night (or day)That tapping or banging in your w…
Video: ARS – Dedicated to Doing the Right Thing
September 12, 2024
Here at ARS we care about our communities. ARS/Rescue Rooter™ is dedicated to doing the right thing, whether it’s for our customers or for our communities. With over 65 branches from coast-to-coast, we participate in a number of local and national sponsors…
Can I Rework My Ducts to Save Space?
September 12, 2024
The short answer: probably, but you should consult an HVAC professional before attempting it.The air ducts in your home were (hopefully) designed to meet the residential building codes and other best practices used when the ventilation system was installed…
Bathroom Water Wasters: Know the Signs
September 12, 2024
Have you noticed a trickle down the back of the toilet bowl? A leak on the floor when you flush? Damp spots around your bathroom? If so, you may have a bathroom leak that requires the help of a plumber. Read more below about surefire signs of a bathroom le…
Attic Ventilation: The Key to Better AC Performance
September 12, 2024
Your air conditioner is responsible for maintaining home comfort during warm weather. The harder and longer your AC works, the less efficient the system becomes and the greater the wear and tear it ultimately incurs. Keeping your air conditioner in great s…
7 Ways to Prevent Bathroom Mold and Mildew
September 10, 2024
Mold and mildew thrive in moist places, like your bathroom. Rain or melting snow followed by a humid summer sets the stage for these unsightly and unhealthy organisms to grow. Avoid mold and mildew in your bathroom with these simple tips: Find and fix plu…
4 Ways to Save Energy in the Bathroom
September 10, 2024
When you think of green practices in the bathroom, your mind probably goes immediately to water conservation— WaterSense® faucets and showerheads, low-flow toilets and the like. Did you know that the bathroom is also an excellent place to cut down on house…
3 Common AC Myths
September 10, 2024
As temperatures (and energy bills) rise, it can be tempting to try new ways to get more out of your central air conditioning, for less. There are many safe and effective ways to do this, but there are also some AC hacks that don't deliver the results they…
10 Ways To Reduce Your Air Conditioning Costs This Summer
September 10, 2024
Is it possible to keep your house cool this summer without paying an arm and a leg to your utility company?Absolutely it is. But it takes a little work on your part. There’s nothing worse than feeling like you’re living in a pressure cooker, so we tend to…