If you have a sump pump at home, chances are you know how finicky these machines can be. They sometimes seem prone to failure at the most inopportune times! And yet, sump pumps are the last lines of defense from potentially thousands of dollars of water damage to your home. Proper maintenance of your sump […]
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Preparing Your Home for a Gas Fireplace
When you are finally preparing to install a gas fireplace in your home, you need to consider a few different things beforehand to ensure that the installation process goes as smoothly as possible. Before you know it, you will be sitting in front of the beautiful warm glow of your gas fireplace—if you follow […]
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The Merits of Tankless Water Heaters
Have you been thinking about upgrading or replacing your home water heater? Consider installing a tankless water heater, which offer many benefits that a traditional water heater cannot.
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Avoiding Plumbing Problems
By preventing the need for urgent maintenance in the first place, many plumbing problems wouldn’t ever result in you standing in your bathrobe glaring at a toilet slowly filling to the brim with water. Some homeowners think that plumbing maintenance is tedious or just another extra expense. However, almost every homeowner with a plumbing problem […]
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Don’t Let Sewer Backups Happen to You
It is a truth universally acknowledged that nobody wants to deal with a sewer backup, especially after a summer thunderstorm. If your home gets standing water in the basement after heavy periods of rain, there is a chance that you might be experiencing a sewer backup instead of simple basement flooding.
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The Dangers of DIY Plumbing
This is the age of DIY. There are hundreds of Pinterest boards detailing exactly how you can replace everything in your home from HVAC to various plumbing fixtures. However, DIY plumbing comes with a lot of danger. Today we’re going to be talking about why you should avoid DIY when it comes to your […]
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Best Kitchen Updates to Sell Your Home
When you think about kitchen updates, it’s important to get updates you like. But, if you want to sell your home in the future, you have to keep in mind that not everyone has the same taste as you. That doesn’t mean you have to be boring, but you also don’t want to add […]
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A Burst Pipe Can Still Happen in Summer
A burst pipe can be a nightmare of a hassle, which causes water to leak into your yard or home, and can result in damage and expensive bills. Occasionally, the only problem you will notice is reduced water pressure, but even this small inconvenience can be indicative that plumbing maintenance and repair are required. […]
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Updating your Bathroom Before Winter
Wintertime is traditionally challenging for your plumbing fixtures. This is especially true for plumbing that has not been well maintained or is simply very old. Outdated plumbing systems can cost you hundreds of dollars in extra maintenance and water inefficiency, but a harsh winter can actually tip them over the edge and cause them […]
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What is Hard Water and What Can it Do?
Hard water is a relatively common problem in the United States. In fact, more than 85% of the country’s water is affected by hard water and hard water build up. Hard water is a buildup in plumbing caused by the dissolved minerals magnesium, calcium, and manganese. This can cause a wide array of problems in […]
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