Why Does My Circuit Breaker Keep Tripping? December 09, 2016 It can be incredibly annoying to have a circuit breaker that keeps tripping, shutting off electrical power in your home. When this contin... Read More
How Can You Tell if You Have a Blown Fuse? December 07, 2016 If you live in an older home, you may have a fuse box instead of a circuit breaker box. The fuse box may be installed outside of the home... Read More
Easy Garage Door Fixes December 02, 2016 Problems with a garage door can be frustrating, and you may be worried your only solution will be to shell out a lot of money for a repai... Read More
What are Heat Pumps? November 30, 2016 A heat pump is an efficient alternative to a furnace/air conditioner that works best when installed areas with a moderate climate. A heat... Read More
Safely Cooking Turkey for Thanksgiving November 24, 2016 Most people look forward to Thanksgiving Day for one reason – ample amounts of delicious foods to enjoy. The number one food item that de... Read More
Ways to Spruce Up Your Home for the Fall November 23, 2016 With the cooler weather arriving, you may be thinking about decorating your home for the season. Now is a great time of year to add a few... Read More
Comprehensive Laundry Room Protection at an Affordable Monthly Price November 21, 2016 Your family likely uses the clothes washer and dryer in your home frequently. If these machines stop working, you are left with dirty clo... Read More
Does an In-Floor Heating System Make Sense for Your Home? November 16, 2016 With the cold weather approaching, you may be dreading the thought of waking up on winter mornings and putting your feet on the cold floo... Read More
How-To: Draining Your Dishwasher When it's Clogged November 14, 2016 You have just ran the dishwasher to clean the dirty plates, cups and silverware from your family’s dinner. However, when you open the dis... Read More
Preventing Frozen Pipes This Fall and Winter November 11, 2016 The deep cold of winter will be here before you know it. Water supply lines can be vulnerable to freezing temperatures. It is important t... Read More
Warning Signs Indicating it's Time for Heater Replacement November 09, 2016 For a while, you never gave much thought to your home’s furnace or boiler. But, now that you may have turned it on a couple times this se... Read More
Sign Up for Heating Repair and Maintenance Plans November 07, 2016 While the weather outside is still fairly pleasant, it won’t be long until the bitter cold temperatures of winter arrive. Before the weat... Read More
Fast and Cheap Tips for Improving Your Home's Curb Appeal November 04, 2016 The curb appeal of their property is something homeowners spend a lot of time perfecting. If you, like most homeowners, have to work with... Read More
Simple Ways to Conserve Water Around Your Home November 02, 2016 Conserving water in your home won’t just help reduce your utility bills each month, but can also help protect the environment. Conserving... Read More
Ten Unique Kitchen Remodeling Ideas October 31, 2016 The kitchen is one of the most remodeled rooms in a home, and for good reason. It’s where you spend a lot of time every day, and it only ... Read More
Protect Your Appliance With a Kitchen Essentials Repair Plan October 28, 2016 Your family depends on the appliances in your kitchen. Your refrigerator and range are likely two of the most commonly used appliances in... Read More
Getting Your Home Ready for the Fall Weather October 19, 2016 Crisp fall weather is just around the corner. Make sure that your home is ready inside and out for the cooler temperatures. This is the p... Read More
Maintaining the Exterior of Your Home October 14, 2016 You likely spend a lot of time maintaining the inside of your home. But how much time do you spend maintaining the outside? As you prepar... Read More
Six Easy Home Maintenance Secrets You Didn't Know October 12, 2016 You can search online for easy home maintenance tips, and you will likely be bombarded with results which all seem to tell you the same t... Read More
Simple Guide to Tank Water Heater Maintenance October 10, 2016 Your tank water heater provides you with hot water for showers, washing dishes, doing laundry and other tasks around the house. To make s... Read More
How to Unclog a Toilet With Ease October 05, 2016 Toilet clogs are fairly common, and they can be caused from excess tissue or from a foreign object being flushed. Many plumbers say that ... Read More
Quick Guide for Getting Rid of Carpet Stains October 03, 2016 Let’s face it – sooner or later a spill will stain your beautiful carpet. Before you panic, rest assured knowing that there are many simp... Read More
Air Conditioner Myths September 30, 2016 With the humid summer heat, you may have your air conditioner running all day and night. These cooling units help keep your family comfor... Read More
How to Prevent a Broken Water Heater September 28, 2016 It can be incredibly frustrating (and painfully cold!) to step into a shower only to notice there isn’t any hot water coming out of the s... Read More
Flooded Basement? Here are Important Do's and Dont's September 26, 2016 When there are heavy downpours, the soil around your home may not be able to quickly absorb all of the moisture. Water around your founda... Read More
An End-Of-Summer Checklist for Your Home September 23, 2016 With the hot and humid weather coming to an end also comes a number of jobs around the home that need to be taken care of. Oncourse Home ... Read More
Problems With Your Washing Machine? This May be the Problem September 19, 2016 We have all been there before – you put a large load of dirty clothes in the washing machine - only to see that the machine won’t functio... Read More
How to Properly Dispose of Fats and Grease September 14, 2016 It isn’t uncommon to have fats and grease to dispose of after preparing meals. So, what should you do with them? Putting them down the dr... Read More
What Thermostat Settings Should You be Using? September 07, 2016 Listed here are helpful tips from the U.S. Department of Energy for lowering your energy use this season with the proper thermostat setti... Read More
Hot Weather Survival Tips for New Homeowners September 02, 2016 As a new homeowner, you already have so many things to worry about that planning for the hot weather may not be something you are thinkin... Read More
How to Get a More Energy-Efficient Fridge to Help With Saving on Energy Costs August 31, 2016 With the hot summer temperatures, you are probably already experiencing the frustration of a higher than normal energy bill. We have crea... Read More
New Homeowner Checklist August 29, 2016 Being a new homeowner, and especially a new first-time homeowner can be scary. We have put together a new homeowner checklist to help wit... Read More
Easy to Follow Tips for Cleaning Your Air Conditioner's Condensate Drain Line August 24, 2016 The two main functions of a central air conditioning system are to cool the air and to dehumidify the environment. If you live in a humid... Read More
Microwave Troubleshooting Tips August 22, 2016 You depend on your microwave to help with heating up leftovers or for defrosting frozen foods. Find out what some of the common warning s... Read More
What Types of Light Bulbs are Best for Your Home? August 17, 2016 If you are still using old incandescent light bulbs in your home, it may be time to think about replacing them. This bulb style is slowly... Read More
What Tools Do You Need for Basic Home Repairs? August 15, 2016 As a homeowner, you want to be able to tackle basic do-it-yourself projects around the house without having to call in a professional for... Read More