Plumbing Damage to Look Out for When Purchasing a Historic Home
There is a number of beautiful historic homes in the New York area, any of which would make the perfect family home. However, it’s important to be aware of potential problems with older homes before you buy. After all, you don’t want to be unpleasantly surprised when you are ready to move in—or after you …
Four Factors That Can Endanger Your Roof
Roof damage is a huge problem, especially in an area of the country that experiences extremes of weather from frigid winters with high, icy winds to hot, dry summers following rainy springtime. There are tons of things that can contribute to damaging your roof, and controlling these factors goes a long way towards limiting the …
The Importance of Filter Changes
With summer just around the corner, now is the best time to make sure your HVAC system is in proper working order. You don’t want to get stuck in a pickle trying to find an HVAC technician last minute when your air conditioner breaks down as the outside temperature hits triple digits! Of course, ServiceWhale …
Remodeling Ideas for the Perfect Powder Room
Now that spring is here, it may feel like the time to finally redo, remodel or clean out those oft overlooked parts of your home that you just haven’t gotten around to yet. No matter the size of the project−from picking out a new wall color for your foyer to remodeling your entire living room−this …
3 No-No’s When It Comes to Your Roof
Your roof is probably the most important as well as the most misunderstood feature of your New York home. Roofs tend to not be given a lot of thought until something has gone wrong, and by that point, people are so stressed that they often make mistakes, causing more damage and cost to themselves than …
3 Hardwoods for Your Next Home Remodeling Project
Home remodeling projects span from the very simple and quick to the most complex and time consuming. When you’re considering your next home remodeling project, one of the most effective ways to makeover your home is to install hardwood floors. Not only do hardwood floors look great, but they are also extremely durable, making them …
Make Room in Your NYC Bathroom with Custom Storage Solutions
New York City may be home to big names and even bigger places, but living downtown can be another story entirely. Most homes and apartments in New York City—while wonderful—are on the smaller side, and it can feel especially cramped if you are remodeling. Even after spending tons of time and money to make sure …
Ways to Conserve Energy
The temperature is a huge factor in how comfortable you feel in your home. In New York, heating and cooling (HVAC) systems can account for a huge proportion of your home energy usage. That’s why it is so important to make sure your home HVAC systems can work as efficiently as possible and allow you …
How to Test Your Home’s Water Pressure
Light plumbing issues become nightmares in the blink of an eye. That leaky faucet or running toilet you kept putting off got worse. Now, you’re whitewater rafting in the bathroom wondering what you could’ve done to prevent this. It’s actually very easy, and ServiceWhale can help you every step of the way. Determine If You …
Are Plastic Pipes Right for Your Philadelphia Home?
It’s a major job, and no homeowner looks forward to it, but eventually, we all face it. The pipes are cracked or worn, and it is time for a major plumbing job. For decades, copper pipe has been the way to go for almost every plumbing job from water to gas. There is, however, another …