What is an Ice Dam? An ice dam is a major problem for many homes during the winter. Snow builds up on your roof and when the roof warms, the snow melts. As the water flows down away from the heated areas, it freezes again. As the ice builds up, it can begin to...
The Frozen Hose and Faucet Checklist It’s not winter yet, but winter is coming. There’s no clearer sign of it than how quickly the nights are cooling down. Here in Utah and Idaho, frost and freezing can start to happen before winter actually begins, so now is the...
The Twin Wild Fires in Utah County Thick smoke is the first challenge for Utah County residents as firemen continue to battle two dangerous wildfires. As of yesterday morning, the Pole Creek Fire had already consumed nearly 7,500 acres of land, while the Bald Mountain...
What is That Smell? It happened a few weeks ago. You were cooking some chicken when, out of nowhere, the doorbell rang. It was Betty from down the street. It wasn’t anything urgent—she just wanted to talk. She’s elderly, her kids moved out years ago, and they rarely...
Plumbing – Fall Is the Best Fall plumbing preparation is essential for Utah homeowners. Summer draws to a close, taking its long days of exhausting heat with it. The cooler weather makes spending time outside more fun here in Utah and Idaho. The changing...
