Private Equity Is Buying Up Home Service Companies. We Watched Wall Street Try This in the 1990s.
Private equity has bought roughly 800 HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies since 2022. A South Florida contractor that lived through the 1990s public-company roll-up compares the two waves, and what each one cost customers and technicians.
8 Spring Cleaning Items Most Homeowners Miss
A South Florida spring cleaning checklist covering the 10 overlooked maintenance tasks that actually matter: washer gaskets, dishwasher filters, AC drain lines, and more.
What Your Landlord Is Legally Required to Fix in South Florida
Not sure if your landlord is responsible for that broken AC, leaking pipe, or faulty outlet? Florida law is clear. Here’s what landlords must fix, what tenants are responsible for, and what to do if repairs don’t happen — with links to the actual Florida statutes.
The home service/trade roll-up is real. We’re not giving in.
If you’re in the HVAC, appliance, electrical, or plumbing industry, you already know what’s happening: consolidation. Independent service companies are getting acquired […]
Worried about AI taking jobs? Skilled trades remain secure.
There’s a lot of anxiety out there right now, especially among young people and their parents. High schoolers and college students are […]
Practical Gifts People Will Actually Use (And Think of You Every Time)
There are two kinds of gifts: This list is the second kind. If you’re going to spend money on someone you love, […]
Honeywell vs Nest vs Ecobee: Which Smart Thermostat Is Best?
When homeowners ask us about smart WiFi thermostats, three brands consistently dominate the conversation: Nest, Honeywell, and Ecobee. All three offer WiFi […]
Por qué un cargador doméstico es esencial para su vehículo eléctrico
A medida que los vehículos eléctricos continúan revolucionando la industria automotriz, más propietarios están descubriendo los beneficios revolucionarios de la carga de vehículos eléctricos en el hogar. Ya sea que [...]
Cómo saber cuándo debe reparar o reemplazar su aire acondicionado
Su aire acondicionado se descompone en el día más caluroso del verano. ¿Suena familiar? Todos los propietarios del sur de Florida se enfrentan a esta elección eventualmente. ¿Debería [...]
Qué cubre una garantía total para el hogar
Cuando compra una garantía para el hogar con Total, en realidad está comprando tranquilidad. Nuestros contratos de servicio de garantía están diseñados para mantener [...]
10 datos sorprendentes sobre su aire acondicionado que probablemente nunca supo
La mayoría de la gente piensa en su sistema de aire acondicionado como "lo que mantiene la casa fresca", y en Florida, como el más importante [...]