Spring has arrived in North Carolina! Although no one knows the exact origins of spring cleaning, one theory is that it used to be the time when everyone cleaned their houses of the soot left from bur…
DIY TOILET REPAIR
5 Reasons Your Toilet Isn’t Working (and how to fix it) There are several difficulties that can cause your plumbing to malfunction. If you find yourself wondering, “Why isn’t my t…
WAKE FOREST MEET IN THE STREET 2018
We’re so excited for this year’s Meet in the Street in Wake Forest on Saturday, May 5th from 10 am – 5 pm. Want more family fun? We’ve created a printable bingo board &ndas…
A/C MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
HVAC Maintenance Checklist Regular maintenance can extend the life of your air conditioner and help you save money on bills. If you have a maintenance agreement with an HVAC company in Raleigh, you do…
HOW TO TELL IF THE HUMIDITY IN MY HOME IS TOO HIGH
When the humidity is above 50%, the air can feel muggy and sticky. The excess moisture in the air can wreak havoc on your home and your body. How can you tell if you have high humidity? How to Tell…
HOW TO TELL IF THE HUMIDITY IN MY HOUSE IS TOO LOW
What is low humidity? If the humidity is less than 15%, the dry air can actually cause health issues to you and damage to your home.How to Tell If You Have Low HumidityYou can purchase a hygrometer to…
HELP! I’VE GOT CRITTERS IN MY PIPES!
Forget lions and tigers and bears. When it comes to plumbing problems, you should really be thinking about frogs and snakes and squirrels. Oh my! Believe it or not, some critters can crawl, creep o…
THE DURHAM BULLS AND NEWCOMB & COMPANY: TWO TRIANGLE TRADITIONS
What are some of your favorite thoughts about summer? If you’re like Newcomb and Company, one of them goes like this: The sun is shining, the grass glows green, you’ve got a Coke and a hot d…
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY AIR CONDITIONER IS BROKEN OR BREAKING
Summer has arrived in the Triangle and on the coast! There’s nothing like a warm sunny day in North Carolina to recharge yourself. It’s also nice to be able to come back to a nice cool house and relax…