Water Leak Repair and Detection
A leaky faucet? No big deal, right? You’ll get around to it when you have a free minute. Or, maybe it’s better to have it fixed right away once you consider the following: even one drop per second adds up to the annual equivalent of 3,000 gallons of wasted water per year. That’s enough for …
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Benefits of a Whole-House Plumbing Inspection
Things you sometimes hear from sales associates: “With this 10-year warranty on your new refrigerator, all repairs will be covered unless, of course, little Junior here carves up the door with a screwdriver! Ha-ha-ha.” “Excuse me, ma’am, but we’re in the neighborhood doing vinyl siding for several of your neighbors and we were just wondering …
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When Should I Replace My Sump Pump?
“Yay, I’m home. Nothing to do but put my feet up and relax for a while. But first, I think I’ll put in a load of laundry.” That was you speaking. Then you walk downstairs to the basement with a laundry basket full of dirty clothes, only to find the floor covered with an inch …
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How to Choose a Laundry Room Sink
A laundry room is a functional addition to any home. When combined with cabinetry for storage, sleek fixtures, a tile backsplash, and decorative accents, it can even be stylish. But if you want to take your laundry room to a new dimension, consider the benefits of adding a laundry sink. Pre-soak clothes without taking up …
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Benefits of a Back-up Sump Pump
The key to maintaining a dry basement is prevention – as in, doing whatever it takes to keep water from entering or redirecting back outdoors. Otherwise, you could be facing costly home repairs not to mention damage to valuable items. Here’s one way to beef up basement protection – have a main sump pump installed. …
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How to Find a Hidden Water Leak.
There you are, minding your own business, when suddenly you start opening your mail. Right on top is the water bill. You look once and think “no way”. So, you check the addressee box to see if it was delivered to the wrong house. Nope. You look again, hoping your eyes were playing tricks on …
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