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There is no way around paying your utility bills each and every month. While you cannot eliminate utility costs, you can certainly reduce the amount of money you spend each month by turning to the tips below.

As a homeowner, it falls on your shoulders to maintain your home’s mechanical systems. This includes your plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. Even if your home is new, or everything is currently operating properly—you must invest time in sourcing trusted local technicians to assist when maintenance and repair needs arise. The four tips below are important to consider when seeking out a local technician.

When it comes to your home mechanical systems, just about every system has multiple energy efficient alternatives—or green upgrades you can turn to. Below are just a few advantages of going green when it comes to your home electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems.

Once the winter season arrives, you are likely to experience a spike in your utility bills due to your increased need for heat and hot water. Depending on the size of your home, this spike could be minimal—or quite substantial. Either way, you may be on the lookout for ways you can save money. Take a proactive approach to reducing your winter utility bills by following the 4 money saving tips below.

To prevent frozen pipes and broken water lines in the winter months, it is vital to take steps to prepare your plumbing system for the winter. Here are some common winter plumbing issues and what you can do to prevent serious problems for your home.

A cold winter can be hard on your home, especially if you don't take the time to perform the necessary maintenance. This can and should include replacing the weather stripping around your windows and fixing any leaks in your roof, but any good home maintenance plan should include mechanical system maintenance. Issues with your electrical and HVAC systems are never fun to deal with, but they can be especially problematic when they come up during the coldest months of the year.

You probably don't give much thought to the water in your home. After all, you take for granted that the water you use for cooking meals and cleaning up after them, showering and washing clothing is clean. How do you know for sure, though? It's important to use only clean water throughout your home, whether for cooking, drinking or washing, as contaminated water can lead to illness. That's why you should get a home water assessment if you are concerned about the quality of your home's water.

Plumbing issues don't wait for 9 to 5 hours. Sometimes you may detect a leak at 2 in the morning while other times you may face a faucet installation that you're sure you can tackle on your own. If you're DIY savvy, you may be able to handle many quick fixes when it comes to common plumbing issues. The key is realizing when it's time to call in professional plumbing services Pittsburgh, PA. Here are three common plumbing fixes and what you can do about them.

We require water for our cooking and hygiene needs, but as a homeowner you may be searching for ways to reduce your monthly water usage—or you may be trying to determine the cause of its recent spike. Below are a list of common reasons why your water bill is high, all of which can be solved by utilizing Pittsburgh plumbing services.