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One of the things that makes a house a home is that it protects you and your family from the unpredictable, and sometimes dangerous outside air. However, is it always a good idea to keep your indoor air and the air outside separate? Can a home be made to be too airtight, or is a little indoor...

Humans are adaptable creatures, and we can get used to unpleasant conditions—like bad smells in the home—pretty quickly, especially when we’re around them all the time. But when a friend comes over and wrinkles up their nose as they step into your house, that stinky smell will come rushing back to...

Winter has settled in here in Illinois, and homeowners across the state, from Peoria and Bloomington to Morton, Pekin, and East Peoria, are cranking up their heat to combat the cold. And while it’s not unusual to experience a slight jump in heating costs during the coldest winter months, a major...

Sure, Uncle Darryl’s political comments can put a damper on holiday dinners. But you know what would really end the holiday season on a bad note? A frozen or broken pipe, or a living room full of water. Here are a few of the things you can do now to avoid emergency plumbing pipe repairs and...

As winter approaches, many Peoria and Bloomington IL homeowners are wondering whether they should install a generator to power their homes when the power goes out. If you’ve taken that first step, the next question you should ask is, “Should I get a whole house or standby generator?” To answer...