Memorial Day: Honoring Our Heroes
As friends and family gather for cookouts and time spent with one another, we hope that you’ll remember the real meaning of Memorial Day, a day meant for remembering fallen heroes and those who fight for our freedom! Happy Memorial Day to all!
Fear Basement Flooding? Protect Your Home With A Water Alarm!
While traditional alarms protect your home from thieves, unwanted intruders and fire, another often overlooked suspect can drain your funds from right underneath you! The culprit is none other than basement flooding! Chances are, you’ve known someone who has experienced a flooded basement, or maybe you’ve been a victim of this yourself. Either way, you […]
Ask F.H. Furr: My house is always sticky and hot, is there a solution?
Question submitted by Jordan B. of Great Falls, VA Jordan, as we enter the summer months, we foresee our homes become the hangout for family cook-outs, get-togethers for the kids, and the usual area of relaxation that we strive for them to be. But if the air inside the house is sticky and hot, turning […]
Flood Protection: 2 Important Tips!
This is what I heard on the radio yesterday morning, and boy, do I believe it! Only two nights ago I received a call from a friend, a plea for help as his basement flooded. Upon arrival, I surveyed a full-sized basement living area with water seeping in from every wall. My first question: “Do […]
Celebrate Earth Day! 5 Ways to Be Eco-Friendly This Year!
Happy Earth Day! Yes, it’s that time of the year when hundreds of cities all over the world celebrate eco-friendliness. In fact, this is the 44th year that Earth Day has been around! Be eco-friendly! For those who don’t know about this environmental holiday, it began in 1969 when John McConnell proposed that we set […]
Ask Furr: How can I make my utilities more environmentally friendly?
Question submitted by Courtney D. of South Riding, VA. Courtney, since you’re asking about being more environmentally friendly, we assume you already know to do things like recycle your water bottles and use fabric grocery bags, but when it comes to utilities you’re not the only one at a loss as to how to “green […]
Vacation Season Is Here! Beware of Vacation Theft!
Summer! Just the word brings feelings of freedom, relaxation, and excitement! Especially after a winter like the one we’ve just been through! Although some of us remain just as busy during the summer, most of us are able to escape for a while on a vacation that we’ve been anticipating since our last one ended! […]
411 On Your Septic System
An issue with your septic tank can be one of the most embarrassing, inconvenient and expensive home disasters out there! Over the years, F.H. Furr has seen some common septic tank problems that could have been easily avoided had homeowners been aware of the following precautions. When a serious problem occurs, we encourage our customers […]
Enlightenment On The Gas Furnace Pilot Light
Did you know that during America’s colonial period, colonists kept a little flame burning as a simple and accessible means to light a stove or fireplace whenever needed? They named this light a “pilot,” and it’s from this little historical “fun fact” we derive our modern gas furnace pilot lights. Scary to think that we […]
How to Flush Your Hot Water Heater!
Ask F.H. Furr “What is the best way to Eliminate Sediment in Your Water Heater?” – Alex A. of Washington, DC. Eliminate sediment by following these 10 easy steps: Step 1: Turn off the circuit breaker that manages the electric heater –OR- if a gas heater, turn off the gas supply. **Before proceeding to Step […]
