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Is Your Plumbing Ready for Your Holiday Guests?
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...

Should I Get a “Whole House” or Standby Generator?
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...
Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Your Home
As winter approaches, Peoria and Pekin residents will spend much more time inside. But most people don’t realize that indoor air can have 2 to 5 times the pollutants of outside air, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. So the question for many homeowners is: How do I help make the air...

Insulation & Air Sealing Aren’t Just for the Winter
In years past, home comfort was something you might be able to forget about as you went about the day to day. Getting out of the house to go to work, run errands, drop the kids off at school, or even social gatherings have provided respite from a drafty living room or a stuff bedroom— that is...

How to Save Money On Your HVAC Upgrades
If you’re like the average homeowner in Peoria, Bloomington or Pekin, IL, you likely try to avoid paying any more in heating and cooling costs than you have to, unless it’s an emergency and your furnace or air conditioner isn’t working. We understand! You may already understand that...

Is Your Home Ready for Winter?
When fall finally arrives in Illinois, it’s a relief to be done with the summer heat. But just because the days of home cooling are past doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do until the snow starts to fall. Winter will be here before you know it, and autumn is the perfect time to get a headstart on...