Did you know that the American Lung Association awarded Maricopa County’s air an F in both ozone and particle pollution? Did you further know that as bad as the air is outside of your home, the air inside may be even more polluted? The reasons are many, but come down to poor ventilation and air filtration coupled with a wide variety of indoor
Drain health is one of those things we tend to not think about until there’s a problem. You probably have some vague ideas about proper drain treatment – don’t wash oily substances down the drain, don’t put bones in the disposal – but beyond that, you and your drains tend to coexist without much thought. That all changes the moment
Water pressure tends to be something we don’t think about unless there’s something obviously wrong, such as when the water comes dribbling out of your shower or kitchen faucet, or blasts through like it’s a fire hose. In reality, high water pressure doesn’t always look like that scene from “Seinfeld,” when the water pressure practically knocked Kramer out of the
When the Phoenix sun beats down, more than people suffer during summer’s extreme heat. As temperatures soar, our pets also struggle to stay cool. Do your best to protect your furry loved ones from the sun and heat. Don’t Leave Your Dog in the Car This seems obvious, but we see it all the time: dogs left alone
The Isley’s team is very honored and excited to announce our partnership with Rosie on the House, Arizona’s top home services referral network. Rosie’s stated mission is to be every Arizona homeowner’s best friend, and they take that role seriously! Before bestowing Trusted Partner status on a contractor, Rosie runs a complete and thorgh background check, including credit history and
You know how to shut off your water, right? Knowing how to turn off the valves can certainly come in handy. Especially if you need to repair a leak. You’ll also need to shut off your water before changing a faucet or installing a new sink. Every home’s plumbing is a little different, but there are three main stages where
Perhaps you strive to live responsibly in a home that is environmentally sustainable. Like us, your home maintenance practices include using products that are bio-friendly. Imagine, unclogging a drain without the use of products that have harsh chemicals? Products like Drano have chemicals, which don’t do the environment any favors as they swirl down your drain and out your pipe.
It’s that time of year again when home improvement centers begin touting products and claims to make grass greener and lawns more luxurious; the type of lawns that homeowners dream for, even in Arizona. The truth of the matter is, applying top-of-the-line products is almost useless without an effective water sprinkling system. Dragging a hose back and forth across any
Although plumbing problems often seem intimidating, some have surprisingly easy fixes that wary homeowners can perform on their own. Some issues, however, require the expertise of a trained professional. Below are four common plumbing problems and how you can handle them. Your Sink is Draining Slowly or is Completely Stopped Up The cause for a slowly draining or stopped up
When it’s cool in Phoenix, everyone uses a lot more hot water. This means extra work for residential water heating systems. That’s OK if you’re prepared for the added expense. With proper maintenance and a few ideas for spending less, you will be prepared every year. Instead of settling for disappointment each month at what you spend on heating water,
