The Duane Blanton blog
Clear, useful guidance for your plumbing, sewer, heating, cooling and indoor-comfort questions.
August 12, 2025
A sewer backup often starts out slowly, until one day you’re left with a mess no plunger can fix. Knowing the early warning signs and building smarter habits can help you stop sewer line…
Read the articleAugust 5, 2025
Your HVAC system keeps the air just right, but it doesn’t get to rest much. As the seasons shift, your system has to adjust to temperature swings, humidity changes, and shifting usage patterns. Those…
Read the articleJuly 18, 2025
Not every plumbing issue needs a toolbox and a YouTube tutorial, but it’s tempting to think you can handle it solo. Some fixes seem straightforward until water starts spraying or a fitting won’t budge.…
Read the articleJuly 3, 2025
When the summer heat arrives, you want the AC in your Round Lake, IL, home running at peak efficiency and capacity. To keep it that way, it’s essential to learn the key warning signs…
Read the articleJune 10, 2025
Poor water quality is an issue that affects far more homes than you may think. Even though the water in a municipal water system gets fully treated, water treatment plants can’t remove all the…
Read the articleJune 2, 2025
The hot, humid Illinois summers and cold, snowy winters can make keeping your home comfortable, challenging and expensive. In most homes, heating and cooling account for at least 40% of annual energy costs, and…
Read the articleMay 12, 2025
Plumbing might seem straightforward, but many of what homeowners believe isn’t true. From DIY fixes that cause more harm than good to old advice that doesn’t work with modern systems, plumbing myths stick around…
Read the articleMay 9, 2025
Are you finding a swarm of tiny pests hanging around your drain or even when your sink is clean? It might be drain flies. Though small, these flying insects can quickly multiply and get…
Read the articleMay 6, 2025
Plumbing problems can happen when you least expect them, and if left unchecked, they can turn into costly repairs. The good news? Some of the most common plumbing issues have quick fixes that can…
Read the articleMay 6, 2025
What is all this HVAC refrigerant hype? And what do you need to know as a Northern Chicagoland homeowner to stay in the know? By now, you may or may not have heard the…
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