Want to know more about your home, its important systems, and how you can improve your family’s comfort while saving money? You’ll find all sorts of great information from our professionals in the HomeWorks blog!
Each time the St. Paul area is pummeled with snow, the next thought on everyone’s mind is what happens to my sump pump when this snow melts? What we recommend here at HomeWorks is that you perform maintenance on your sump. Most of the sump pump maintenance that we recommend can be performed by a homeowner, but we do […]
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As unforgiving as the winters are in the Twin Cities area, it takes a powerful heating system to keep your home warm and safe. Boilers are a great choice for many homes, but they can be complex, costly to install, and harder to keep running properly. If you are looking for another option, a forced-air furnace may be a
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When it comes to your home’s heating system, you have two options in the winter: heat your house or be left in the cold. If you choose to wait to turn your system on, your heater could quit working entirely and leave you without heat when you need it most. That’s why it’s critical to
Homeowners rely heavily on sewer lines to keep their plumbing systems working at peak performance. If your sewer line is backed up, it’s not only a frustrating hassle but can also lead to worsening plumbing issues. It may be hard to determine what’s causing your sewer line problem, so below, we’ve explained a few of
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Your plumbing system is arguably the backbone of your home, as it’s responsible for helping you complete many daily tasks. Homes built on a concrete slab may face issues at some point due to the pipes running through or underneath them. When this happens, a simple repair isn’t always the answer, and it may be
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You may be asking yourself, is it worth it to schedule an A/C maintenance visit for my cooling system? The simple answer is YES! It is crucial to ensure your home has the comfort it needs after a long Minnesota winter. Due to lack of use, your A/C system has accumulated dust and debris which
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If you are reading this article, you either want to prevent a wet basement or have a wet basement. If you have experienced a wet basement in the past, you don’t want that to happen again. In the Twin Cities, we have homes that are installed in areas with high water table. This will put
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As a homeowner, it’s easy to overlook the significance of your plumbing system until something goes wrong. However, understanding how plumbing impacts your home can help you appreciate its importance and encourage regular maintenance to ensure everything runs smoothly. Health and Safety Your plumbing system plays a critical role in maintaining the health and safety
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You’ve officially made it through the winter season! Now it’s time to take spring by storm and ensure your home has the comfort it needs. This means turning your A/C system on early to make sure it WORKS. Turning on your system now will ensure you won’t have to worry about mid-summer breakdowns during peak
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When the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, it’s time to start getting your air conditioner ready for spring and summer. Before you crank up the AC for the first time this year, it’s important to take the proper preparation steps. Your system has been unused all winter, which means it’s had plenty
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