No one likes sudden, unexpected costs, especially when it comes to our home. Often, issues can be expensive to repair and disruptive to your comfort. The pull to ‘Do It Yourself’ (DIY) can be strong, especially if it seems simple…
In the event of a pipe burst or leak, shut off valves become your best friend. They allow you to shut off the water supply of your home to limit further leaking and damage and allow you to make whatever…
It’s easy to forget how much we rely on certain things until we don’t have them anymore; A working car, a smartphone or a refrigerator come to mind. When these things break down, your entire life seems to get upended.…
Is Your Home Winter Ready? By Liz Zack (originally from Real Simple magazine) 1. Insulate pipes Any exposed pipe that runs along a wall or is in an unheated area (a basement or a crawl space, for example) is a potential…
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Plumbing Maintenance Tips Plumbing. It’s been with us since Roman times, but today’s homes have a lavish supply of hot and cold water on demand, thanks to modern plumbing systems. The principles are simple — pressure and valves — but…
Just Say NO to Coffee Grounds in your Drain Avoid discarding your morning coffee grounds down the drain. They’re notorious for causing clogs! Maintaining your drains on a weekly basis is a good idea to keep your pipes clear. One…
3 Plumbing Tips Every Homeowner Should Know The Toilet Keeps Running This wastes more water than any other common plumbing problem, but it is very easy to fix. A constantly running toilet likely means the water valve never completely cuts…
Do you know when you SHOULD and SHOULD NOT call for an emergency plumber? In many instances, the issue is not an emergency and the customer pays more for the service. Take a look at this short article from About.com to help…