Many new homes (and older homes as well) in Colorado are sold with an unfinished basement, which is quite appealing to homeowners. Now, they can have the man cave they’ve always wanted, the extra bedroom in the basement for a teenager to have “alone” time, or the perfect gym layout you’ve always dreamed of. An unfinished basement offers up a lot of potential that lights up homeowners eyes.…Read More
A garbage disposal is one of the best inventions in our kitchens. It makes clean up after meals a snap. You simply rinse your dishes, including uneaten food and food bits, down the drain, hit the garbage disposal, and everything is whisked away without you ever having to think about it again. But did you know that what you do put down your kitchen drain can affect your plumbing? Ace Hi Plumbing of…Read More
Trees are a beautiful part of any landscape, they provide shade, a home for birds and critters, and the foliage creates an impressive scene in the fall. But there’s one aspect of trees that can be incredibly damaging and harmful for your home — its roots. Large trees, even when they are located a good distance away from the home, have roots that spread up to one-half to three times wider than …Read More
There are several things in the home that don’t cross homeowners minds until there is a problem — the roof, the foundation, the water heater, etc. Another common system that gets overlooked is the sump pump. Not all Front Range homes have a sump pump, and even in those that do, it isn’t always needed regularly, making it even harder to make it a habit of maintaining it. If you do have a sump…Read More
Do you have a sewage backup? Do you have an unpleasant odor in your home or business? It may be time for a sewer line repair or drain cleaning. If you notice any of the seven signs in this blog post in your home or business, you most likely have a sewer line issue. It’s not enough to wait and hope the clog goes away on its own. You want to act immediately before the toxic waste flooding your hom…Read More
Whether you’re washing your hands or want to take a long hot bath, Estes Park homeowners want to be able to rely on their water heaters on a daily basis. Many water heaters come with a 12-year warranty, so if yours has been in service for a few years more than that, it might be time to start looking for a new one. When shopping for a new water heater, you can expect more energy-efficient models …Read More
To be a proficient, expert plumber, it takes a lot of training, knowledge, and experience. So, you can imagine that the average person in Fort Collins is not a plumber and should maybe stay away from anything plumbing related. Is there a leaky faucet? A clogged drain? We know that there are some people who are more comfortable than others with these types of problems, but it’s still a good idea …Read More
The New Year is here! A lot of homeowners invest money into their properties at the beginning of the year, and one of the most common major purchases is a new water heater. It's a smart investment of your money, too. That's because a new water heater could actually help lower your monthly energy bills by being more energy efficient than the older model you had in your house. Plus, if you end up se…Read More
Here in Northern Colorado, we know our heating system is one of the most crucial elements to maintain comfort in our homes. It's in the back of our minds to keep up with annual maintenance. We intend to do this each year, but often it slides down the to-do list. Life is busy. Our weather changes quickly. We might be raking leaves one day and shoveling the next. That's when we realize we haven't ma…Read More
Remember all those days during the summer when you set up the grill, cooked some wieners, opened a cold, crispy can of suds, and got a good old farmer’s tan? Those days are long gone. Hate to break it to you, but Labor Day just passed, and summer is over. Fall is here (for what is about two weeks of falling leaves and reasonable temperatures in Northern Colorado), and winter is right around the …Read More