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  • 2024
    • November
      • Prep Your Home For Hosting with 1st Home & Commercial Services
    • October
      • Are These Stinky Smells Haunting Your Home?
      • How to Fix Your Toilet (But Why You Really Need a Technician)
    • August
      • The Benefits of Soft Water: Why Austin Homeowners Should Consider a Water Softener
  • 2023
    • August
      • Enhancing Home Security with Outdoor Lighting
      • Upgrading Your Home's Electrical Panel for Modern Demands
      • Choosing the Right Outlets for Your Home
      • Solving Common Electrical Problems
    • May
      • Tips for Maintaining Your New Sewer Line After Replacement
      • The Role of Drain Cleaning in Preventing Plumbing Emergencies
    • January
      • Is Becoming a Plumber a Good Career Move?
  • 2022
    • November
      • How To Save On Home Costs In The New Year
    • October
      • Winter Is Coming; Here’s How to Prepare Your Home.
    • September
      • Fall and Air Filters
    • August
      • Ideal Temperature for an Empty House
    • July
      • How To Keep Cool This Summer
    • June
      • Tree Roots and Your Plumbing
    • May
      • Best Temperature For Sleeping
    • April
      • Dos and Don'ts of Power Strips
    • March
      • Will The Supply Chain Shortage Affect My HVAC System?
      • What To Consider When Updating Your Outdoor Spaces
    • February
      • What to Expect During a Heating Maintenance
  • 2021
    • December
      • Heat Loss To-Dos and Don'ts
    • November
      • Winterize Your Plumbing Check
    • October
      • Garbage Disposal Care: Keeping Your Drains From Stinking Up A Storm
    • September
      • Can I Have Plumbing Problems in a Newly Constructed Home?
      • Air Filters and Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
      • Keeping Your Home Cozy
    • August
      • 3 Things That Are Terrible for Your Home’s Drains
    • July
      • 6 Summertime Electrical Safety Tips for The Whole Family
    • May
      • What To Do When Some Rooms Are Always Too Hot
    • April
      • Do Plants Really Purify Your Home’s Indoor Air?
      • DIY vs. Hiring a Professional for Your HVAC & Water Heater Units
      • 5 Life Hacks for Typical Plumbing Problems
    • March
      • Why Central Heating and Cooling Systems Leak Water
    • February
      • How Long Should My Plumbing System and Fixtures Last?
    • January
      • 10 Smart Ways to Make Your Home More Efficient in 2021
  • 2020
    • December
      • 3 Things to Check When Your Heater Blows Out Cold Air
    • November
      • 4 Electrical Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
    • October
      • 5 Reasons to Never Skip Heater Maintenance
    • September
      • 9 Surprising Things That Are Making Your Utility Bills Higher
    • August
      • Is Your AC Blowing Out Warm Air? Here’s Why
    • July
      • Why Is My Water Heater Making Strange Noises?
    • June
      • What To Do If Your AC Breaks Down During a Heat Wave
    • April
      • 6 Ways to Save on Your Electric Bill
    • March
      • Our Safety Measures
      • How Spring Cleaning Improves Your Indoor Air Quality
    • January
      • Fall into Better Heating Habits This Winter
  • 2019
    • December
      • Holiday Cooking Drain Tips
    • November
      • All Your Heating Questions Answered!
    • October
      • Is it Time Update Your Pipes?
    • August
      • Avoid These Top Plumbing Problems
    • June
      • The Top Home Mistakes For Energy Waste
    • May
      • The Homeowner's Guide to a Safe Home
    • February
      • What's Inside Your Electrical Panel
    • January
      • Your 2019 Home Maintenance Checklist
  • 2018
    • October
      • How Do You Find Air Leaks In Your Home?
    • September
      • How To Get Your Home Ready For Fall
      • What to Look for in an HVAC Technician
    • August
      • Gadgets and Gizmos A-Plenty: The Best Money-Saving Devices for Your Home
      • 4 Easy Ways to Improve Your Air Quality
      • Troubleshooting Dishwasher Issues
    • July
      • A Guide to Childproofing Your Electrical Outlets
      • What Should You Set Your Thermostat to This Summer?
      • Top Tips for Summer Plumbing Problems
      • Summer Safety Tips
    • June
      • Splitting the Difference: What's a Ductless Mini Split?
      • Out in the Cold: Five Benefits of Cold Showers
      • Take It Outside: How to Run Power Outdoors
      • In Perfect Condition: Fun Facts About Air Conditioning
    • May
      • We've Sprung a Leak: 4 Reasons Your AC Is Leaking
      • Solar Panel Questions Answered
      • Homeland: A Plumbing Checklist for New Home Buyers
      • It's Not the Heat: A Guide to Dehumidifiers
      • Inviting Lighting: Why Your Yard Needs Landscape Lighting
    • April
      • Garden Party: Top Tips for Texas Gardeners
      • An Inspector Calls: When to Schedule an Electrical Inspection
    • March
      • Get in the Spring of Things: Getting Your AC Ready for Spring
      • Innovations in Power and Electricity for 2018
      • Happy Days Are Here Again: How to Keep Your Plumber Happy
      • Switches Brew: Is It Okay to Switch Between Heat and AC
      • Blown Away: Why Do My Light Bulbs Keep Blowing Out?
    • February
      • The Cold War: Why Is My Heater Blowing Cold Air?
      • Water Wonderland: New Plumbing Trends for 2018
      • DIY Don't!: A Quick Guide to Common Electrical Errors
      • How to Stay Warm Without Turning Up the Heat
    • January
      • Hairy Situations: Preventing Clogs Before They Start
      • Out With the Old: How to Recycle Your Old Electronics
      • The Future of HVAC: What's Hot Right Now?
      • Protect Your Pipes, Plants, and Pets!
  • 2017
    • December
      • Protect and Detect: A Guide to Carbon Monoxide Detectors
      • We Don't Kid About Safety: Electrical Safety Tips for Families
      • Plumbing Myths Debunked
      • It's Getting Hot in Here: Space Heater Safety Tips
    • November
      • Light It Up: Where to Find the Best Holiday Lighting Displays in Austin and Beyond
      • In Hot Water: Should You Replace Your Water Heater?
      • Let's Vent!: Why You Need Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning
      • Home for the Holidays: Holiday Safety Tips
      • Brrr! It's Cold in Here: Tips for Winterizing Your Plumbing
    • October
      • Repair or Replace: What's Best for your AC?
      • State of Emergency, Part Two: What to Do in an Electrical Emergency
      • State of Emergency, Part One: What To Do in an Electrical Emergency
      • Is it Time For a New Toilet?
    • September
      • HVAC Pet Peeves: HVAC Safety Tips for Pet Owners
      • Light on the Subject: Which Bulbs Are Best?
      • Is Your Home Ready for Fall?
      • Essential Tools for Home Plumbing Fixes
      • Electrical Safety Awareness in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
    • August
      • What's Happening, Hot Stuff: Why Is My AC Unit Blowing Hot Air?
      • A Homeowner's Guide to Slab Leaks, Part Two
      • A Homeowner's Guide To Slab Leaks, Part One
      • Playing It Safe: Electrical Safety Tips Your Family Should Know
    • July
      • Pros & Cons Of The Nest Smart Thermostat
      • Water Wisdom: Easy Ways to Use Less Water
      • Top Tips for Hiring a Qualified Home Electrician
      • The Full Rundown: Why Is Your AC Constantly Running?
    • June
      • Under Pressure: How to Deal with Low Water Pressure
      • Save Smarter: Smartphone Apps to Help Reduce Energy Consumption
      • Proper Care and Feeding For Your Garage Disposal
      • Keep Your Cool This Summer
      • Easy Ways To Reduce Your Electrical Bill [Part Two]
    • May
      • Down The Drain: A DIY Guide
      • Easy Ways to Reduce Your Electrical Bill
      • A Straight Flush Conserve Water with Dual Flush Toilets
      • Down and Dirty: The Importance of Changing Your Air Filters
    • April
      • Ceiling Fans and Texas: We're Big Fans of Staying Cool
      • Plumber vs Nature: Tree Roots Clog Pipes
      • Get Your HVAC Ready For Summer
      • Tips for Lowering Your Water Bill All Year Long
    • March
      • Is It Time to Go Tankless?
      • Protect Your Home With A Residential Electrician
      • Air Conditioning Units and Home Values
  • 2016
    • September
      • Integrated Water Harvesting and Distribution Systems
    • March
      • Providing Shade For Your AC Unit Can Help You Save
      • 9 Tips for Preventing Water Waste and Leaks in Your Home
      • Achoo! Bless You. Are You Allergic to the Air in Your Home?
      • The Plumbing on your Roof
    • February
      • When Something Goes Wrong We Want to Help You Make It Right
      • Central Texas Water and Water Softeners
      • 5 Tips to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Home
      • Wastewater Averaging- What is it and why should it matter to you?
    • January
      • Clean Drains and a Science Experiment
      • I've Got Chills, They're Multiplying
      • Tips to Help You Cut Heating Costs This Winter
  • 2015
    • December
      • Heating Safety Tips
    • November
      • 3 Reasons To Buy A New Air Conditioning System This Fall
      • Air Quality After a Fire
      • Mold, Mildew, and Bathrooms Oh My!
    • October
      • Local Farmer's Markets
      • How to Properly Use Ceiling Fans to Lower Your Heating and Cooling Bills
      • More Popular Plumbing Myths You Should Know
    • September
      • 9 Insider Tips for HVAC Maintenance and Repairs
      • Is Your Second Floor Too Hot?
      • Top Plumbing Myths and Why You Should Not Listen to Them
      • Is the Heat Loading You Down?
    • August
      • How Did People In The Past Stay Cool?
    • July
      • 5 Maintenance Tips to Help Increase the Lifespan of Your Water Heater
      • 4 HVAC Myths vs. Truths
      • Maintain, Repair, Replace?
    • June
      • 6 Tips for Keeping Your Kids Out of Trouble in the Bathroom
      • Is Your Home Ready for Your Summer Vacation?
      • 3 Tips for Keeping Monthly Bills Lower This Summer
    • May
      • What Should the Water Pressure Be in Your Home?
    • April
      • Four Steps to Unclogging Any Drain
      • Home Improvement Tips to Make Your AC Run More Efficiently
      • Which Plumbing Pipe Is Best For Your Home?
    • March
      • Summer is Right Around the Corner: Is Your AC Ready?
      • Wirelessly Connect To Your Thermostat
      • A Brief History of the Air Conditioner
    • January
      • Understanding How Your Central Texas HVAC System Works
  • 2014
    • December
      • Modern Conveniences Central Texans Take For Granted
      • Modern Conveniences We Take For Granted
      • Austin Plumbing Tips for the Holidays
      • Energy Savings Tips for Your Austin Holidays
    • September
      • Why NOW is the Best Time to Check Your Heating System
    • August
      • More Ways to Save Money and Energy in Central Texas This Summer
      • Ten Tips: Best Ways to Save Energy This Summer (Part 1 of 2)
      • The Modern Bathroom's Interesting Backstory
    • June
      • The Five Most Common Air Conditioning Problems
    • May
      • Improving Your Home's Water Quality (Part 1 of 2)
    • March
      • Refitting Austin Plumbing to Conserve Water
    • February
      • Plumbing 9-1-1
    • January
      • Bio-Clean Natural Clog Remover
  • 2013
    • August
      • The Best Seat in the House
    • July
      • Eww! What's That Smell? Part 2
    • June
      • Eww! What's That Smell?
    • March
      • Austin Plumbing - Spring Tips for your Home
  • 2012
    • November
      • Commercial Jetting Services
    • March
      • Impact of the 2011 Drought and Beyond
  • 2011
    • September
      • Choosing a Water Softener
      • How to Prevent Your Pipes from Bursting in Extreme Weather
      • Green Plumbing - Reduce Water use with Faucet Aerators, WaterSense Showerheads and Toilets
      • Green Plumbing - Rainwater Harvesting
      • Tips to Prevent Drain Cleaning
      • Clear Drains with a Safe and Effective Plumbing Treatment
      • Plumbing Maintenance and Repair
      • Plumbing Service Maintenance Agreement
      • Save Energy and Conserve Water with Tankless Water Heaters
      • Sustainable Living
      • Tankless Water Heaters Reduce Utility Costs
      • Tax Credit Reminder
      • The 1st Home and Commercial Services Maintenance Agreement
      • The Plumbing Nightmare - A Clogged Sewer Line
      • Tips for Maintain Your Plumbing Fixtures
      • Trained Backflow Prevention Specialists
      • Water Conservation Tips (part 2)
      • Water Conservation Tips
      • Water Heater Update
  • 2010
    • April
      • EasyWater No-Salt Water Conditioning System
    • February
      • City of Austin Water Conservation Rebates
      • Commercial Businesses: Retrofit Plumbing Fixtures
      • Install Pressure Regulating Valves and Qualify for a Rebate
      • Replace Your Toilet and Qualify for a Rebate
      • Replace Your Washing Machine and Qualify for a Rebate
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