Black Friday – Through the Eyes of a Plumber!
Thanksgiving Day is a day that so many people look forward to! Family, friends, football… AND FOOD! The night before we spend stuffing the turkey and getting pies ready to go into the oven. Thanksgiving Day starts early in the morning and almost the whole day is spent cooking for the big meal! Turkey, stuffing, […]
When & Where Are GFCI Outlets Required (Timeline)
GFCI receptacles were required in houses starting in 1971. The following timeline applies to most municipalities, but some local codes may be different.
How To Test Your GFCI Outlet
GFCI’s have one flaw…they wear out! By detecting dangerous electrical current flow and shutting off power, GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets save thousands of lives each year. But after around 10 years, the monitoring circuitry inside a GFCI wears out. This is why knowing how to test your outlets is vitally important. Testing your […]
McLean Homecoming!
Friday Night Lights are one of the most exciting things that high school students look forward to. Whether it’s because they’re a football player, cheerleader, marching band or just going to watch the game – it’s something most high school students get excited about during the Fall. Friday, October 28th was JUST that for the […]
Ashburn Youth Football League
Did you know that F.H. Furr donates 10% of its profits to charities, local organizations, and schools? Our League Sponsorship of Ashburn Youth Football League is an example of JUST that! For their 2016-17 season, we have signed on to be a League Sponsor and support the kids who participate in their programs including flag […]
Keep the Pests Out of Your HVAC System!
Most homeowners ensure that their homes are treated either on their own or by professionals. But did you know that when checking walls, doorways and windows that you should also check your heating and air conditioning system as well? Protecting your HVAC system is quite an important piece in keeping pests out which will help […]
Fighting Hunger!
On Thursday, October 13th, Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) recently had their annual “Empty Bowls” event to raise money for their SERVE food bank — and it was quite the success! The Manassas Church of the Brethren was packed for the event! VFS hosted the event to educate the community about hunger in our area. […]
5 Awesome Tips To Hiring An Electrician
Most electrical contractor-related problems can be averted by taking your time doing just a little research. With over 35 years of experience, we have found that these are the tips we would use to hire some for our house! 1. Check Their license. Never hire an unlicensed electrician. Just because it looks like a good deal on […]
TOPSoccer — Taking It to the Goal!
If you asked the members of our Cares team what their favorite events are to work, they would tell you that’s an easy decision. Any event involving kids. This past Saturday was one of those favorite events. We had the pleasure of going to TOPSoccer in Vint Hill on Saturday, Oct. 8. The organization is […]
49th Annual Clifton Day!
Sunny, Sunday morning? Check. Free admission? Check. Food, music, and vendors? CHECK! The 49th Annual Clifton Day was on Sunday, October 9th, 2016, and what a great day it was! Our F.H. Furr Cares team was on hand, and we were the official sponsor of the Kid’s Zone! There were games, music, food, face painting, […]
