A DIY Plumbing Maintenance Checklist for You Regular maintenance goes a long way toward sustaining a working plumbing system. Homeowners who are on top of kitchen and bathroom plumbing maintenance will reap the rewards. Minor repairs are less expensive than major repair or replacement services. While it’s always a good idea to call a licensed… Continue reading A DIY Plumbing Maintenance Checklist for You
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Setting the Record Straight – 5 Plumbing Myths
Setting the Record Straight – 5 Plumbing Myths Homeowners can save a lot of money and feel more in control of their home’s plumbing by learning how to maintain it. There are a lot of old wives’ tales out there, but not all of them are safe for your system. Here are five myths about… Continue reading Setting the Record Straight – 5 Plumbing Myths
Why Every Kitchen Needs a Garbage Disposal
Why Every Kitchen Needs a Garbage Disposal Disposing of kitchen waste is a smelly, unpleasant job. Whether you keep your trash can out of sight under your kitchen sink or in your mudroom, it still has the potential to causes odors and attract insects in the home. These circumstances can lead to unsanitary conditions. A… Continue reading Why Every Kitchen Needs a Garbage Disposal
Plumbing Changes You Should Make When Renovating Your Home
Plumbing Changes You Should Make When Renovating Your Home Is a home renovation project in your future plans? This can be an exciting time, but it can also be quite overwhelming. Not only can a renovation create chaos in your home for a while, it can also create a financial burden. If you’re remodeling an… Continue reading Plumbing Changes You Should Make When Renovating Your Home
3 Plumbing Repairs Anyone Can Do
3 Plumbing Repairs Anyone Can Do Many people tolerate minor plumbing problems because they don’t feel it’s bad enough to warrant calling a plumber. While they may not be serious enough to cripple your daily routine, these issues are certainly frustrating and can have a long-term impact on your quality of life. Fortunately, homeowners inclined… Continue reading 3 Plumbing Repairs Anyone Can Do
Trim the Fat, but Keep It Out of the Garbage Disposal
Trim the Fat, but Keep It Out of the Garbage Disposal Do you know what the busiest day of the year is for plumbers? The day after Thanksgiving, of course! Family holidays are not a good time to deal with drain clogs, broken pipes and other plumbing issues. Unfortunately, the combination of heavy cooking and… Continue reading Trim the Fat, but Keep It Out of the Garbage Disposal
DIY Tips: How to Install a Kitchen Sink Faucet
DIY Tips: How to Install a Kitchen Sink Faucet Whether you want to upgrade to a newer model with extra features or simply replace the existing fixture with the same type, kitchen sink faucet installation is a relatively easy process if you have the right information and tools. Be sure to read any product descriptions… Continue reading DIY Tips: How to Install a Kitchen Sink Faucet
3 Ways to Save Water
3 Ways to Save Water The cost of homeownership is continuously rising. Beyond the typical mortgage and insurance costs, there are repair and utility costs. While you may not be able to reduce all the costs associated with homeownership without jumping through a lot of hoops, there are easy ways to, substantially, lower your utility… Continue reading 3 Ways to Save Water
Are These Plumbing Monsters Keeping You Up at Night?
Are These Plumbing Monsters Keeping You Up at Night? Are you having trouble falling asleep at night because of frightening sounds coming from inside your home? Most of the times, these sounds are not ghostly hauntings but problems with your plumbing system. Loose pipes, running toilets, and leaky faucets may not be caused by a… Continue reading Are These Plumbing Monsters Keeping You Up at Night?
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