By OrlandPark2008 December 30, 2013
Kevin and his associates came over right away. They took care of our leaky pipes in our basement. He previously installed our water heater, that's why I didn't hesitate to call him again. Thank for all the help. ...read more
By Ramfannow May 30, 2013
I just had Kevin install a water heater in my house. I had nothing to do so I sat with him the whole time. He showed me and explained to me what he was doing. The kid is good at what he does. Highly recommend him. ...read more
By Karin Atkins Gustafson at Yellowbook April 11, 2012
This was money well spent our furnace now runs great! Much better than replacing it. ...read more
Dream Kitchen I Can Afford! You’re sitting in your kitchen drinking your morning coffee. As you look outside, the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, birds are out chirping away. How beautiful is Spring? Then, you snap out of your day dreaming and realize we live in Chicago. There’s snow in the end of March and your kitchen needs a major facelift. Often in my free time, I search dream kitchens on Pinterest. I fantasize about having a magnificent kitchen. High ceilings, thick wood trim and crown molding, glorious windows, white cabinets, with a farm sink, and to top it off a giant rustic chandelier. For now, let’s work on building a kitchen my budget can afford. First, what kind of budget do I have? How much should I really spend on my kitchen to make a difference? Let’s do some simple math. Modest Budget: Value of Your Home X 5% = $__________ Great Budget: Value of Your Home X 10% = $__________ Now, after deciding the budget for your kitchen, let’s break down the percentage for each category. Cabinets 40% Labor 25% ( including plumbing) Countertops 12% Appliances 8% (if you can wait for a sale, or Black Friday, you won’t feel like 8% isn’t enough) Flooring 7% Lighting/Electrical 4% Wall Covering 3% Miscellaneous 1% After we break down how much to spend on each category, the fun part begins. Make a priority checklist. A. Appearance a. What do I want my kitchen to look like? B. Workflow and Layout a. Do I need more room? b. Do I entertain in my kitchen? c. Do you have kids? Pets? d. Where in the kitchen do you want to eat your meals? C. Storage and Organization a. Do I need a simple set up? b. Cabinet space? c. Pantry? d. An area for all my gadgets(phone charging area)? D. Increasing Value a. Do I plan on living here for several years? b. Do I want to turn around and sell it next year? c. Do I want a functioning kitchen? If you are like me, and love to get ideas, visit Pinterest, Houzz, HGTV, Better Homes & Garden.Visit a showroom. When you are in a showroom kitchen, you can have a better idea how you want your set up. Play around with their storage solutions. Think about what you actually need, and what you want. Do I really want that tiered cutlery divider or the different pantry roll out trays? I want it all. The Recycling Center, the Message Center, the Easy Access Wall Cabinet, the Pantry Pull Out, the Super Lazy Susan and of course I want the Gourmet Super Cabinet. How do you use your kitchen? Cooking and food prep Eat meals Use electronic devices Feed your pets Do paperwork, pay your bills Read Visit with friends/family Do your homework Remember make your kitchen dream a reality. Start calling licensed professionals and let them know what you want done. Show them your plan layout. Most important, make sure they are licensed, bonded, insured, and highly recommended. If you need help with your dream kitchen, let us know. We love helping. Now go get started on that kitchen. It’s not going to build it self. Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing (708)845-7922 kevinszabojrplumbing@yahoo.com www.kevinszabojrplumbing.net ...read more
By Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing March 25, 2015
Purified Water At Your Convenience Water is the number one natural resource in the world. We use it in our daily lives. We drink it, cook with it, bathe with it, and use it in our everyday function. We can't live without water. Americans are fortunate enough to have potable water in our homes. The water purification plants do everything possible to bring clean water to our homes. They add chlorine to try to clean it up, but as much as they try to clean it, they could only do so much. Tap water is full of chlorine, lead, bacteria, hormones, and drug-by-products. The average person shouldn't be consuming tap water without a filter. American families have grown accustomed to drinking bottled water at home. It's healthier, cleaner, taste better and not full of chemicals, which is the reason why nobody wants to drink tap water. But bottled water ends up costing a fortune and is harmful to the environment. Plastic bottles are polluting our planet. We have recycling centers all over, but unfortunately, not everyone recycles. Plastic bottles, end up every where. Most plastic bottles take 450 years to decompose. And not all plastic bottles are recyclable. Which makes you think! Clean purified water at your convenience should be something to look into. Water purification systems will save your health, the environment, and of course money in the long run. Here at Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing, we suggest a whole house water purification system. This way your entire house has clean, purified water. You will notice the difference right away. It's understandable if you can't make that purchase right now. At least invest in a under sink water filter. This way, your family has clean drinking and cooking water. If you have any questions about water filtration systems for your home, please email or call me. -Kevin Szabo Jr (708)845-7922 kevinszabojrplumbing@yahoo.com ...read more
By Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing October 06, 2014
Plumbing Home Inspection When purchasing a home, we are excited about finally owning our own house/townhouse/condo. A significant amount of people overlook the must do inspections. They are too busy celebrating the approval for their mortgage. Well, you need to plan ahead. You have to make sure your new home doesn't cost you thousands down the line. After months of looking for your perfect house and having your bid accepted, you need to have professionals inspect your plumbing. Having a licensed plumber come do an inspection on your house should be a number one priority. They can detect leaks and bad plumbing. Having a leak in your plumbing will cost you a large sum, that you shouldn't have to pay. When homes are built, they usually have a couple different companies working on the house. Most of the time, the plumbing will be installed by a few different plumbers. One will do the rough plumbing, another will install the toilets, sinks, and lastly after everything is built in the house, you will have a different plumber/plumbing company come installing the kitchen appliances, washer and dryer. After a few years of wear and tear, your plumbing needs to be checked to make sure everything is functioning correctly. One of the most common leaks come from the connection of the new appliances to the water supply line. Don't be a fool, don't rush into purchasing your new home without having a licensed plumber inspect your future home. Have one of our licensed plumbers inspect your home. It will save you a head ache and lot's of money in the future. You can also have the plumber explain and show you a few things that you didn't notice about your plumbing. It always helps to know a little more. If you have any questions or concerns please call or email us. We are always here to help. -Kevin Szabo Jr (708)845-7922 Kevinszabojrplumbing@yahoo.com ...read more
By Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing September 25, 2014
Many people have baseboard or wall heaters that are used as primary heat sources or as add-ons for heat in certain rooms of their homes. They are both economical and very easy to use. Should one become damaged or just go out you can repair it yourself with little or no effort without having to replace... ...read more
Many people at some point in their lives have used a humidifier, but many people do not have whole house humidifiers. Whole house humidifiers are used to regulate the moisture in the air for a number of reasons. For people with respiratory problems, for example, a humidifier can make all the differenc... ...read more