DIY Tips: How to Tighten a Loose Toilet Sick of feeling like you might fall off the toilet every time you sit down? There are several connections between the toilet seat, the fixture itself and the floor that are likely to loosen over time, especially with frequent use. Once you identify the connection that needs… Continue reading DIY Tips: How to Tighten a Loose Toilet
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How to Protect Your Family from Toxic Water
How to Protect Your Family from Toxic Water Before you fill up that tall glass with water from the tap make sure you know exactly what is in your water. Drinking tap water shouldn’t be dangerous, but sometimes it can be quite hazardous to your health if you have pipes in your home installed and… Continue reading How to Protect Your Family from Toxic Water
How to Protect Your Home’s Plumbing from Earthquake Damage
How to Protect Your Home's Plumbing from Earthquake Damage For West Coast residents, earthquake preparedness is a way of life. When an earthquake happens, any number of bad things can happen to your home. Being ready to address these issues can be the difference between inconvenience and disaster. One part of the home that many… Continue reading How to Protect Your Home’s Plumbing from Earthquake Damage
How to Purchase a Tankless Water Heater
How to Purchase a Tankless Water Heater Selecting the best tankless water heater for your home requires thorough research and planning. It’s not a decision you should make hastily, even if you are in a rush to replace your current appliance. There are several factors to consider if you want to select a unit that… Continue reading How to Purchase a Tankless Water Heater
How to Buy a Faucet
How to Buy a Faucet Whether you are cooking, washing your hands or brushing your teeth, you want to have the right faucet for your sink. While a faucet may seem like a simple device, things can get pretty complicated when it comes time to choose a new one. There are four key factors to… Continue reading How to Buy a Faucet
How to Pay less for Plumbing Repairs
How to Pay less for Plumbing Repairs Have you been putting off having a leaky faucet fixed because you fear a pricey repair bill? We know that the plumbing industry has a reputation for being expensive, but the truth is that there are ways that you can keep plumbing repairs to a minimum and keep… Continue reading How to Pay less for Plumbing Repairs
Household Water Conservation Tips
Household Water Conservation Tips Are you looking for ways to conserve water? Residents can save money on their water bills by making small adjustments to their daily habits. Let’s take a moment to explore a few household water conservation ideas to begin making a difference today. Kitchen The kitchen is the hub of activity and also a major source… Continue reading Household Water Conservation Tips
4 Tips for Keeping Appliances Leak-free
4 Tips for Keeping Appliances Leak-free Dishwashers, water heaters, and laundry machines are just a few examples of the many types of appliances found in the modern home. While these devices save us a lot of time and effort on mundane tasks, they are also a source of frustration and expense when they aren’t maintained… Continue reading 4 Tips for Keeping Appliances Leak-free
How to Prevent Extensive Water Damage while Waiting for a Plumber to Arrive
How to Prevent Extensive Water Damage while Waiting for a Plumber to Arrive It’s hard to stay calm as you watch water pouring into your house from a broken water line, but you must act quickly to minimize the damage. There are several things you can do to reduce the impact of water damage to… Continue reading How to Prevent Extensive Water Damage while Waiting for a Plumber to Arrive
What to Do After a Sewer Backup
What to Do After a Sewer Backup If raw sewage flooded your bathrooms, basement, or any other part of your home, you’re going to have a mess to clean up. It’s an unfortunate situation, but after the repairs are made the homeowner is usually left to deal with the aftermath. When faced with circumstances like… Continue reading What to Do After a Sewer Backup