Hard water is water that has a high mineral content. When water gradually filters through limestone and chalk, it takes on this higher mineral content. Most homeowners don’t typically think about the water that they use is hard or soft… Read More
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3 Reasons You Should Add a Garbage Disposal to Your Kitchen Sink
The kitchen is called the heart of the home since it is where many families congregate each day to share meals. With the amount of cooking and food preparation occurring in the average kitchen, food scraps are bound to pile… Read More
Locating the Water Shutoff Valves in Your Home
For all the pipes in your plumbing system, there are water shutoff valves controlling the flow of water. These valves will generally be closed off when repairs need to be made to your plumbing, in case of emergency, or when… Read More
Keeping Your Plumbing System Safe from Flooding
Even if you don’t live in an area with a lot of hurricanes, knowing how to keep your plumbing system and home safe from storm flooding is useful. With weather patterns becoming less predictable and yearly rain increasing, knowing what… Read More
3 Things You Should Know About Your Septic System
Your septic system is one of the most important parts of your home. But you probably don’t think about it until a problem happens – mainly a backup that can leave your bathroom a flooded mess. Here is what you… Read More
4 Important Parts of Your Home’s Plumbing
Maintaining your plumbing is crucial. If you ever have any plumbing problems, it is helpful to have at least a working knowledge of what you’re looking at. Here are some vital parts of your home’s plumbing that you should know… Read More
4 Common Myths About Dishwashers
How old is your dishwasher? Are you thinking about getting a replacement? If you are, then there might be some myths you’ve heard about. When you’re not sure whether or not to believe these myths, you’ll either do what you… Read More
How Do You Know It’s Time to Upgrade Your Kitchen and Bath Appliances?
Your kitchen and bath appliances work hard for you every day, but sometimes they’ve worked a little bit too long and too hard! If you have aging kitchen and bath appliances that are past their prime, it might be time… Read More
4 Strange Ways to Clean Your Toilet
Are you at a loss for how to clean your toilet? It’s easy to feel lost even if after you’ve used a commercial cleaning product, and your toilet doesn’t look any different. But don’t lose hope just yet. There are always… Read More
4 Signs you May Have a Clogged Pipe
The last thing you want to think about when you get home from work at night is your indoor plumbing, let alone a leaky or clogged pipe. However, understanding some of the causes and warning of clogged pipes could save… Read More