What is Hard Water?

What is Hard Water?

What is Hard Water? Comments: By: Tom Hartel Have you noticed hard water build up in your home or office and ever wonder just what it is or the effects it can have? How hard your water is can depend on the region you live in. Many areas in the Midwest can have hard...
High-rise Building Fire Safety

High-rise Building Fire Safety

High-rise Building Fire Safety Comments: By: With so many people living and working in cities like Chicago, we should expect serious high-rise building fire safety precautions. With a growing population and taller skylines come challenges to keep people safe. The...
Signs of a Hidden Plumbing Leak

Signs of a Hidden Plumbing Leak

Signs of a Hidden Plumbing Leak Comments: By: How do you know if you have a hidden plumbing leak? A leak sometimes is hidden behind the walls, floor, or ceiling of your home. These do not always present themselves as an obvious puddle, so you need to keep your eye out...
College Campus Fire Protection Tips

College Campus Fire Protection Tips

College Campus Fire Protection Tips Comments: By: Tom Hartel College is where young people are living away from home for the first time. So, college campus fire protection is not always on kids minds. According to a study done by the U.S. Fire Administration, fatal...
How to Thaw Frozen Plumbing

How to Thaw Frozen Plumbing

How to Thaw Frozen Plumbing Comments: By: First, there is a lot that can go wrong if you thaw frozen plumbing incorrectly. So get a professional to do it! Do not leave it to thaw on its own because it is likely to burst and flood your home. A flood in your home can be...