Fall weather is growing cooler and the summer season has come to an end. Now is the ideal time to prepare your home for the ever-changing New England weather. The beautiful foliage is one of the benefits of living in the Northeast, but it can also be a hindrance for homeowners. Take the time to…
If you have a bathroom in need of remodeling you might be cringing at the thought of how long the work can take, the expense and the return on investment. Fortunately, with proper pre-planning, and making sure you have decisions made in advance and materials on hand when you need them, you can do your…
You might not think about water pressure every day, but you certainly miss it when it’s gone. Water pressure is the force which keeps the sink, shower, garden hose and toilet flowing strongly. It’s the reason you can take a long, relaxing shower and blast food off the dishes in the kitchen sink. Without adequate…
Imagine coming home from a long day, ready to relax, unwind and spend an evening with your family, only to find that something has gone seriously awry in your home. Anything from a burst pipe to a broken door to an can cause a gigantic mess, and these unpleasant surprises are downright stressful or even…
When your septic line gets clogged, there’s no such thing as get-to-it-when-you-can. It’s a serious matter. Sinks and tubs stop draining, there may be unsavory insects in your basement, and worst of all: that smell. Yuck. Why does this happen?
Helping customers take better care of their homes- that’s really what it’s all about for us. It’s particularly gratifying when we can come through in an emergency situation. When customer Molly S. in Greenwich discovered a gas leak from her hot water heater, she quickly pulled up the HomeJotter app and entered an emergency service.…
Everyone loves hot water. Hot water tanks, however, are a neglected and forgotten part of your home’s plumbing system. Until the day they fail, that is. Then, it’s an emergency. Taking care of your hot water heater is not hard. Whether you do it yourself or hire professionals like HomeSquare, regular maintenance can extend its…
Like many of the 50+ services performed every year under the HomeSquare Essentials plan, cleaning underground drain lines, traps & downspouts is one of those classic homeowner responsibilities which never gets done until it’s too late.
Seasonal storms may have exposed all the cracks in our houses. Many of our basements suffer from high moisture levels- sweating walls, moldy smell, or actual water accumulation are all symptoms of a basement in need of some attention. Whether your basement is finished in high style or a simple storage area, problems like these…