The Coop’s Advice on How to Keep Your Garbage Disposal Running Smoothly
You’ve had a garbage disposal for years and have never had a malfunction – no matter what you cram down the drain – until now. Well folks, it’s 2020, need I say more? Every year during the holiday season, we get a multitude of calls from panicked customers who have accidentally clogged their disposals. Take it from the Coop, remember my rule of thumb when throwing garbage down your disposal [...]
The Coop’s Guide to Whole House Humidifiers
As the days get cooler and you turn on your heating system, it’s also important to turn on your whole house humidifier. Don’t have one? Take it from The Coop, read on…this information is for you! Although many homeowners are acquainted with humidifiers and understand that there are benefits to having one, many people are hazy on just how important a humidifier can be to your health and the well-being [...]
You’ve Taken the Giant Step of Home Ownership! Now What?
Buying your first house is very exciting, although it does come with a certain amount of trepidation. Now that you’ve parted with a big chunk of your life-savings, how do you keep your home in good condition, maximizing your comfort and enjoyment while at the same time safeguarding the value of this important investment? Take it from the Coop! Don’t wait for issues to become emergencies before addressing them! Tackle [...]
How to Make Lemonade out of a Lemon of a Situation
We’ve all been through a heck of a time during the last few months, no thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides the obvious gravity of the situation, we’ve all had to modify our lifestyles, one way or another, in keeping with the “new normal.” For many DIYers who love to tinker but seldom have the time, this has been a great opportunity to address all sorts of things around the [...]
AC Preventative Maintenance: A Key Task for Spring
During this unprecedented time of disruption due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it seems like everything is topsy-turvy. All the little things we take for granted like enjoying a bite to eat at a favorite neighborhood restaurant, getting a haircut, even watching a Phillies baseball game has been curtailed for the time-being. For many homeowners in our area, the stay at home order has created lots of opportunities to take [...]