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Preventing Water Damage While on Vacation
Summer is upon us and people are already finalizing their vacation plans. Before you go on your trip, it is important to ensure that your home is safe from possible water damage. Every year, homes and home appliances are destroyed because homeowners fail to take the necessary steps to prevent water damage. As you go … Continue reading “Preventing Water Damage While on Vacation”
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Why Does My Sink Back up Whenever the Dishwasher is Running?
Coming home and finding your sink filled with the water from the dishwasher is very unpleasant and inconvenient. The water from your dishwasher drain and your sink flow through the same drainage line. So, any clogs or blockages within that main drain line can cause water to back up and overflow. If this is a … Continue reading “Why Does My Sink Back up Whenever the Dishwasher is Running?”
Read MoreTypes of Water Treatment Systems for Residential Usage
Depending on the issues they face, there are different types of treatment systems available to homeowners looking to improve the quality of water in their homes. The most common problems include colored water, contaminations, and water hardness. Here are the different types of water treatment systems and the problems that they address: Water softening Water … Continue reading “Types of Water Treatment Systems for Residential Usage”
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Hard Water and How it Affects Plumbing
Nearly 90% of American homes are affected by hard water and if you’ve noticed a powdery deposit around your tap in the past, it is likely that you are part of the majority. Water is described as hard if it contains high concentrations of calcium, magnesium, and some other trace metals. If you don’t make … Continue reading “Hard Water and How it Affects Plumbing”
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Bathroom Safety For Your Senior Loved Ones – Aging In Place
As the baby boomers age, more senior citizens are living with family or deciding to age in place. Aging in place means a person being able to live in there home without losing their quality of life or their freedom. Whatever option you and your senior loved one choose, you may want to ensure their … Continue reading “Bathroom Safety For Your Senior Loved Ones – Aging In Place”
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4 Signs You May Need a New Garbage Disposal
The last thing you want to deal with is a garbage disposal that has seen better days. Unfortunately, even the most loyal kitchen appliances have an expiration date. If you feel something isn’t quite right with your garbage disposal, here are four signs that you might need a replacement. Strange Noises and Slow Performance You … Continue reading “4 Signs You May Need a New Garbage Disposal”
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Garbage Disposal Maintenance – What You Need to Know
“Don’t bite off more than you can chew” is a great way of thinking about garbage disposal maintenance. Your garbage disposal will continue to do a great job of getting rid of waste so long as you don’t expect too much of it. Follow these rules to keep your unit working at maximum efficiency. 9 … Continue reading “Garbage Disposal Maintenance – What You Need to Know”
Read MoreThe Difference Between a Licensed Plumber and a Handyman
VS A handyman is a person skilled at a wide range of minor repairs or maintenance work. (Frequently known as A Jack of all Trades, Master of None or Chuck in a Truck.) They are not required to have a state license, nor required to have any training or carry any General Liability insurance to … Continue reading “The Difference Between a Licensed Plumber and a Handyman”
Read More4 Common Plumbing Emergencies
Cypress homeowners sometimes don’t realize the importance of plumbing in the home until there’s a problem with the pipes. Plumbing emergencies are more common than you think and can have a devastating impact on important structures in the home, such as to your furniture and even your health. Here are four plumbing emergencies that should … Continue reading “4 Common Plumbing Emergencies”
Read MoreMy Holiday Guests Are Gone, Now My Toilet Is Overflowing
Common Causes of an Overflowing Toilet Clogged Toilet Bowl: Most toilet overflows are caused by a clog in the toilet bowl. *Using too much toilet paper. *Putting flushable wipes, diapers, sanitary products, Q-tips down the toilet. *Toys or other items may clog your toilet bowl. *Never use your toilet as a trash can for your kitty … Continue reading “My Holiday Guests Are Gone, Now My Toilet Is Overflowing”
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