Tag: DIY

  • October is a time for festivals, crisp fall air and changing colors. It also presents a good opportunity to inspect your home plumbing, especially your often overlooked toilets. In the average American home, toilets account for up to 30 percent of the of the total water consumption. What better time […]

  • Brace yourselves. Winter is coming. The days are getting shorter and soon there will be a chill in the air. While enjoying these last days of warm temperatures and all that the colorful fall season offers, it’s also the time to properly prepare your home’s furnace for winter. So, before […]

  • Indoor plumbing. Without proper plumbing, those of us who are fortunate would not have access to clean drinking water, showers, toilets, laundry options and so much more that make our lives better. What would we do without it all? Plumbing has become somewhat of an afterthought because we have all […]

  • Is it about that time for you to purchase a new water heater? Fall is approaching, and along with fall will come some chilly temperatures. You’ll definitely want to make sure that your hot water heater is functioning properly before the dropping temperatures hit. There are two main water heater […]

  • Getting back to normal routines means more fun family gatherings and more waste going down your garbage disposal. Despite its name, a garbage disposal can’t handle everything that homeowners put down the drain and putting in the WRONG things too many times can result in damage or even require a […]

  •   Although you may not realize it, your plumbing system gets a serious workout in the summer months.  From summer storms to more showers and baths to watering your  garden – these things all stress your plumbing more than any other time of the year.  Follow these summer plumbing tips […]

  • Summer is just around the corner! With things finally opening again, many are planning a much-awaited vacation time away from home. Whenever leaving your home for a longer period, it’s important to include a pre-vacation checklist for your plumbing.  We have some tips to help you avoid returning to an […]

  • Ahhh, sweet summer time. The kids are home from school and involved in a variety of activities, and the laundry seems to be is never ending. Sound familiar?  The increase in temperatures during the spring and summer months can lead to a rise in water usage at home. This increase […]

  • Blog – Water Heater Tips that Won’t Drain Your Bank or the Tank! Having hot water in our home is something that most of us take for granted. Imagine cold water during that morning shower? Brrrr!  Hot showers, clean dishes, clean clothes and other comforts associated with hot water are […]