Category: Weather Prep
The Power of Prevention: Inspections vs. Emergencies
In the world of homeownership, there’s a choice to be made—act proactively to prevent disasters or reactively deal with the aftermath. When it comes to your plumbing, the decision is crystal clear: opt for an annual plumbing inspection to safeguard your home, your wallet, and your peace of mind. Let’s explore why an ounce of
Oh, there’s always a way to prep for the holidays…
We all know there’s no place like home for the holidays, but is your home’s heating ready to handle the additional use that comes with hosting guests? If you’re planning to have family and friends over to celebrate the holidays or just preparing for the cold months ahead, it is a good idea to see
Tips to keep the holidays festive and not flammable
If you’ll be spending some time in the next few weeks decorating your Roanoke home by hanging lights on trees, roofs and eaves, using your stove more to make delightful treats or by affixing other electrical decorations around your home, you should also spend a little time ensuring that your electrical system can handle the
Your spirit may be ready for the holidays, but is your house?
Holidays are stressful enough without having to worry about the toilet clogging up or the furnace not heating while your family is visiting your home from out of town. Remember that having more people in the house can put excess strain on your home’s plumbing, electrical and climate control systems, so one of the best
Dealing with heating emergencies in your Roanoke home
Brrr! You wake up in the morning and the heat’s off! What’s going on? Winters may be milder here than they are up north, but morning temperatures are often below freezing in January and February. Your Roanoke furnace experts at Southern Trust Home Services can help you warm up in a jiffy! Before you call
Focus on Your Family’s Safety during National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, an annual reminder to prepare for emergencies that can strike at any time. Tropical storms and hurricanes are just two of many potential emergencies that can hit the Roanoke area. Your friends at Southern Trust Home Services, your Roanoke electrical experts, have some tips to help you plan for the
Five Myths About Your Heating System
Heat pumps, furnaces and boilers are common sights in Roanoke homes. But unless you’re an HVAC technician, how they work and how to keep them in top shape can be a mystery, creating myths that some homeowners cling to even today. Here are five of those myths, so you can be better informed about your
Expert Plumbing Tips for an Emergency-Free Holiday
Nobody wants to call the plumber in the middle of a holiday dinner, but having guests over can put an unexpected strain on your home’s pipes. This time of year, plumbing trouble becomes more frequent, and there’s nothing worse than trying to deal with sewer blockages, frozen pipes or sluggish showers. Instead, prepare your home
Prevent Flooding in Your Roanoke Home
Storms and hurricanes are a regular part of life in the Roanoke Valley, bringing the threat of flooded homes and thousands of dollars in repair and cleanup costs. But even a little water seeping into your home over time can mean unpleasant dampness and the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew. Protect Your Home Planning
Don’t get burned staying warm
When Old Man Winter is at his worst, Roanoke residents just want to stay warm. Sometimes, if the heating system in your house isn’t quite up to the task, it can be convenient to use a space heater to help stay comfortable. Space heaters are not without their dangers, though, and homeowners need to be
