Most homeowners have a feel for what it costs to run a household. They can gauge to see if something is not right. If our water begins to escalate, it usually means something is wrong. A high water bill could be a number of things, which may include irrigation leak, but the worst-case scenario is …
Most homeowners have run into plumbing problems, and when they do, the challenge is finding the best plumber. Let’s face it, there are more good plumbers than bad ones, but unfortunately, it’s the bad ones that will cause a homeowner to keep their guard up. Some people just work for money, but others have a …
Our home is our castle, and for most, it’s a sanctuary. Home is usually a safe place where we can take refuge, but like anything else, it requires maintenance if we want it to last. Most appliances in our home will last 10 to 15 years if we take care of them. For example, our …
Like so many of us, we turn on the shower before we’re ready to step in. We know in advance that it seems to take forever for the water to heat up. We even feel a little guilty about all the water wasted. I’ve even heard of people using a 5-gallon bucket in their shower …
So what’s the real scoop on hard water? Water is one of the most prominent topics of the 21st century. We either don’t have enough or what we do have is a threat to our health. Hard water in itself is not a health risk. So what is “hard water?” It is the amount of …
As technology continues to impact every part of the plumbing world, a new product has been introduced by Moen called Flo by Moen. Through years of research and development, Flo by Moen sets out to detect and stop leaks. That includes anything from a leaky toilet, shower, faucet, slab leak or a leak that’s behind …
If you’re a homeowner, can you remember how excited you were moving into your first home? You probably experienced a little stress, anxiety, and even excitement during the process. You couldn’t wait to make that old house a home. The paperwork is complete, and you finally agreed to terms. Now it’s time for the home …
Newer homes don’t have to worry much about your sewer line, but with older homes, our sewer line can spark some concern. It’s not uncommon for us to see a sewer line break under our roadways, and in some cases, turning into sinkholes. What that tells us is that our pipe wears out. Just the …
For some homeowners, we’ll never experience the need for a new sewer line because sewer lines usually last a long time. But there are some that are unfortunate and their sewer main will become cracked or broken. Knowing that there are far better options with less cost than replacing the old one, is a welcomed …
I think by now, we’ve heard it a million times, “Going green.” So just what does it mean to “Go green?” Well, here’s one definition. I think best describes “Going green” is “to make more environmentally friendly choices such as recycle, reduce, reuse.” In years past, “Going green” meant a considerable expense though not so …
