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13
Feb

My Water Is Brown

Have you ever turned the faucet in your bathroom on or the tap on your sink and found brown water? If you haven’t, it is only a matter of time. Every homeowner has the day when one has to wonder, why is my water brown? Why is My Water Brown? Let us begin with a caveat. Your water may be

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2
Jan

My Toilet is Flushing Twice

There are some pesky things at home that you may be willing to live with. The odd mouse or rat, a lazy lizard, a few flies or the ants. You may be willing to stay put with your now deformed pillow and still be able to find comfort when you mess it up just to have enough fluff and stability.

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19
Dec

Easy Plumbing Tips

The old saying “A stitch in time, saves nine,” is and adage that applies to plumbing maintenance around your home. Simple regular maintenance checks will keep everything flowing without issue. Don’t wait until leaks become expensive floods. Plumbing Maintenance Made Easy In case of emergencies make sure you know where and how to shut off the main water supply to

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5
Dec

Why Is My Faucet Leaking?

Faucets are one of the most crucial aspects of a home’s structure, and homeowners who fail to maintain them are placing themselves at risk for serious damages. In addition to disrupting our sleeping patterns, a leaky faucet also serves to increase the cost of our utility bills and cause annoying disturbances in the household. Learning About The Common Causes For

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21
Nov

What Can I Put in My Garbage Disposal?

Garbage disposal units are one of the most useful appliances in the kitchen, yet often taken for granted and treated thoughtlessly. With a small amount of care and consideration, any garbage disposal will work well for years. Regular prudent use also actually helps to keep corrosion at bay and prevents accumulation of sticky problems. Smaller is Better Garbage disposals are

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12
Sep

Smart Thermostat Reviews

A smart thermostat isn’t just convenient, it can save energy – and saving energy equates to saving money.  It also offers the potential for some cool integration.  If you upgrade from a basic thermostat to a smart thermostat, the first and most life-changing difference will be the ability to control it remotely.  Today’s thermostats can be remotely accessed from your

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15
Aug

Brass vs Copper vs PVC Pipes

Which is best for your health – brass, copper or PVC?  The use of copper piping in home construction in the US started in the early 1960’s. By 1970, it was the material of choice among plumbers. It is estimated that 98% of homes built after 1970 have copper pipes. Despite public perception that copper pipes last forever, the average

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1
Aug

If Plumbing Could Kill, It Would Be with Backflow and Back Siphonage

When we turn the faucet on in our homes, we assume that the water is safe to drink, but that is not always the case. Water in the home normally flows in one direction, but under certain circumstances, it can flow in another direction.  This alternate direction is called “backflow”.  Backflow happens when there is a change in water pressure,

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23
May

Save Yourself Some Big Headaches With These 9 Plumbing Leak Tips

1. You may not know exactly what is right with your pipes, but you can quickly spot what is wrong.  You don’t need to be an experienced plumber to know when you have a plumbing issue.  There is a level of common sense that goes into doing a basic inspection of your pipes. Take a look at the visible pipes in your

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9
May

What is Re-Piping & Should I Re-Pipe My House?

Re-piping is a complete replacement of all of the water pipes in your plumbing system due to pipe degradation. Cracks can be a sign of weakened pipes; these pipes can break all at once or slowly over time. Regardless, they are a sign that the integrity of the home is compromised. When you are re-piping your water line, you are

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