Is Your Sump Pump Ready For Spring Rains?

Water in your basement? Check your sump pump.

It’s not even April and the Illinois Valley has already had its share of rain and melting snow. How did your basement fare? Was it dry as a bone or were you ankle deep in water, trying to fish out Christmas ornaments and cardboard boxes from the moat that was your basement? Water in the…

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How to Fix Frozen Water Pipes

Cold weather can be a nightmare for homeowners and one of the leading problems during the winter months are frozen and burst pipes.  If your sinks won’t drain or the toilet refuses to fill, then you could have a frozen section of pipe. The good news is they can be fixed, but thawing frozen pipes…

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