September 2025 By: Josh Walejewski Read Time: 2 Minutes Southeastern Wisconsin saw record flooding on Aug. 9–10, 2025, after hours of torrential rain. Northern and western Milwaukee County, and Eastern Waukesha County, including Wauwatosa, West Allis, Menomonee Falls, Elm Grove,... Read More

August 2025 By: Josh Walejewski Read Time: 2-3 Minutes August is National Water Quality Month, so it’s the perfect time to talk about hard water and water softeners. Shout-out to our reader Debra S. for suggesting this topic! Debra asked... Read More

July 2025 By: Josh Walejewski Read Time: 1-2 Minutes Just before I turned 16, I was like any other kid with a learner’s permit—laser-focused on that life-changing prize: a plastic card that meant late-night Taco Bell runs and zero parental... Read More

June 2025 By: Josh Walejewski Read Time: 2-3 Minutes Have you ever fought over the thermostat setting with your family? Or maybe you’re having trouble getting a good night’s rest because the upstairs bedrooms feel like a sauna in summer... Read More

May 2025 By: Matt Hilbig (Master Electrician) & Josh Walejewski Read Time: 1-2 Minutes A Quick Walk‑Through of the Electrical Problem with Outlet Adapters Pop into any hardware aisle and you’ll see them—little orange, yellow, or grey cubes that promise... Read More

April 2025 By: Josh Walejewski Read Time: 2 Minutes Spring has arrived in Wisconsin—flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and unfortunately, severe storms are also on the horizon. When the wind picks up and the rain starts pounding, most of... Read More

March 2025 By: Josh Walejewski Read Time: 1-2 Minutes A water softener is an essential home appliance that removes hard water minerals like calcium and magnesium. This helps prevent limescale buildup, extends the lifespan of your plumbing and appliances, and... Read More

  February 2025 By: Josh Walejewski Read Time: 1-2 Minutes Humidity plays a key role in home comfort, health, indoor air quality, and the longevity of your belongings, especially musical instruments. Maintaining relative humidity (RH) between 40% and 60% not... Read More

January 2025 By: Josh Walejewski Read Time: 3-4 Minutes Your furnace is arguably the most critical component of your home’s comfort, keeping you and your family warm during the coldest months. However, like any piece of equipment, it can develop... Read More

December 2024 By: Josh Walejewski Read Time: 4 Minutes Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the ultimate heavyweight showdown in home heating! In one corner, we have the reigning champion of cozy, consistent warmth— the Boiler/Hydronic System. In the opposite corner,... Read More