Recent Advice Blogs
Food Tip: EWG Released 2013 Dirty Dozen
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 02, 2013The Environmental Working Group released its annual list of pesticide concentrations in produce, known as "The Dirty Dozen" and "The Clean Fifteen." People who want to avoid ingesting...
Tip: Sources of Basement Moisture Problems
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 01, 2013Minneapolis plumbing experts at the University of Minnesota Extension Service published a very good guide to basement moisture. They identified several causes of basement moisture,...
Tip for Allergy Sufferers
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 30, 2013Are you suffering from seasonal allergies? Consider replacing carpet with tile or wood floor. Doing so will dramatically reduce the presence of major allergens, such as mites and...
Tile Tip: Level the Substrate
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 29, 2013Here's a tiling tip: The substrate is critical for optimal tile setting and tile performance. According to Chicago tile installation expert Century Tile, chipping and breakage can...
Orlando Business Journal Reports: Roofers Fear Falling
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 29, 2013What do roofers in Orlando fear most? They fear freak falls, reports the Orlando Business Journal. It makes sense, and is probably true for roofers in other areas. The Orlando Business...
Plumbing Tip: Signs of a Backed Up Sewer Line
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Mar 29, 2013Yikes! A backed up sewer line is one of the worst nightmares of homeowners. How do you know if your sewer line might be backing up, and it's not just a routine plumbing problem you...
Tip: Get Air Conditioner Checked Now
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Mar 28, 2013The Arizona Republic reminded locals to have a Phoenix air conditioning expert check their air conditioning units. This advice is good advice for people who live in even colder climates....
Tip: Look Out for Potholes
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Mar 28, 2013ABC7 News in Chicago reported that potholes are becoming an increasingly big problem in the Windy City. It looks like Chicago concrete contractors have some work cut out for them. ABC7...