Category Archives: Maintenance and repair

Improving Home Lighting

Improving Home Lighting – If you’re looking for a quick and affordable way to improve the beauty, safety and efficiency of your home, upgrade your lighting system. Lighting technology has come, well, light years in recent years.

From accents to ambient lighting, the licensed electricians at Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electrical can install the lighting system of your dreams. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for interior lighting installation in your North Shore Chicago or Northwest Chicago home.

Improving Home Lighting

Installing new lighting can quickly turn any room in your home into an attractive and relaxing environment. For example, new lighting can create a soft glow in certain rooms or highlight artwork or an entryway.

Five Ways Indoor Lighting Will Help You To Improve Your Space

Replacing old and inefficient lighting with energy efficient bulbs and fixtures is a quick way to significantly reduce monthly energy bills.… Read the rest

Updating Bathroom Fixtures

Updating Bathroom Fixtures – We moved into our house just shy of two years ago (at the time, I was 36 weeks pregnant with Little Brother). The house is great, but the original owner bought it for the purpose of renting it out. So, you can imagine the quality of everything—basically, a low-end builder’s grade. Our master bathroom is a great example:

Lots of cheap brass/gold fixtures. The process of renovating the house and replacing all the fixtures is slow. Last summer, we at least got some paint and decor in the bathroom (see the reveal here). We loved the results!!

Updating Bathroom Fixtures

However, we didn’t have enough money to renovate the rest of the bathroom—namely, the fixtures. Therefore, all builder’s grade and brass/gold materials remain. Our little bathtub corner looks great, but our entire vanity area…not so much.

Update On Our Bathroom + Some Beauty Items I Love

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How To Repair A Leaky Faucet

How To Repair A Leaky Faucet – This article was written by Dave Jones and by staff writer, Hunter Rising. Dave Jones is the Chief Operating Officer and Midwest Regional Vice President of Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. In 1992, Jones joined Roto-Rooter as a service technician at the age of 18. Since then, he has risen through the ranks into a position of senior management. Dave served as president of Roto-Rooter’s Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia branches before being promoted to Regional Manager and then to Regional Vice President. Dave holds Master Plumber Licenses in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia.

There are 14 references in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page.

How To Repair A Leaky Faucet

Are you tired of hearing the pressure coming from your bathroom? Even if you don’t want to call a plumber, it’s important to fix the … Read the rest

Insulating Your Home For Winter

Insulating Your Home For Winter – Please help the National Service spread these important safety messages on social media! Everyone is welcome to use the text and images provided below to help NWS build a Ready Nation.

As winter approaches, there are steps you can take to prepare your home for the cold. Learn more at /safety/winter

Insulating Your Home For Winter

Power outages are common after a big winter storm. If you lose power, be sure to use caution when using alternative heat sources and practice portable generator safety. Once you and your family are safe, check in with others in your neighborhood to make sure they’re okay. /security/winter

Rule Your Attic: Insulate Your Home To Save Energy And Stay Comfortable

Power outages are common after a big winter storm. Be careful with alternative heat sources, practice portable generator safety, and check with your neighbors to make sure everyone … Read the rest

Tips For Maintaining Wooden Floors

Tips For Maintaining Wooden Floors – Hardwood floors are beautiful and classic, but they can also be difficult to maintain. If you have hardwood floors in your home, you know that they can be prone to scratches and stains. Fortunately, there are many ways to clean hardwood floors without damaging them. If you’re looking for an effective way to keep your hardwood floors dust-free, read on! Cleaning hardwood floors is a labor of love that requires diligence and patience. People always ask, “What is used when cleaning hardwood floors? What are the best vacuum cleaners to use on hardwood? And cleaning the wooden floor next to me?” If you want to avoid hours of mopping every few weeks or hire a professional to do it for you, there are many simple DIY methods that will leave your floors sparkling, with little effort on your part.

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Revamping Your Outdoor Deck

Revamping Your Outdoor Deck – Creating a functional and beautiful outdoor living space can add value to your property and enhance your lifestyle.

Patios are a popular addition to any backyard and come in a variety of styles and materials. They can be the main focal point of your outdoor space and create a place to relax and enjoy the great outdoors.

Revamping Your Outdoor Deck

In this post, we’ll discuss five different types of patios to help you choose the best one for your outdoor living space.

Revamp Your Patio With A Budget Friendly Country Inspired Makeover

If you’re interested in learning more about building a patio in your backyard, the expert builders at Trueline can help you get started.

Louvered patios feature adjustable slats that can be opened and closed to control the amount of sunlight, shade and ventilation.

They are a great choice for those who want … Read the rest

Energy-efficient Window Upgrades

Energy-efficient Window Upgrades – Large energy saving windows are specially designed to capture the desired temperature inside and keep heat, cold and humidity out. These windows offer multiplexes, low-E coatings, and of course, energy savings.

Most homeowners don’t realize that the majority of their home’s energy loss comes from their windows. Old-fashioned (especially single-pane) windows do not have the latest technology to increase savings by preventing air loss.

Energy-efficient Window Upgrades

If you are thinking about upgrading your home’s windows, you may feel that it is an expensive undertaking. However, once you look at the benefits, you’ll see why this is a home improvement project worth investing in.

Renewal By Andersen® Energy Efficient Glass Options

Today, the latest windows and doors in Barrie are energy rated. These most energy efficient windows are attractive, multiple and help insulate your home. Just some of the reasons why you should consider them are:… Read the rest