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How to Decide Which Type of Sump Pump is Best For Your Home
True or false – every home requires a sump pump. The answer is: false. Next question, if you have a basement, you really should have a sump pump. The answer is: absolutely! What is a sump pump? Sump pumps are responsible for removing water from…
How to Prevent Scale Buildup in Your Water Heater
You may not be able to see what’s lurking inside your tank water heater, but eventually, you’ll feel the effects one way or another. We’re talking about limescale and sediment buildup, which can decrease the performance, energy efficiency, and lifespan of a water heater. While…
Most Popular Sizes and Features of Gas Tank Water Heaters
Tank water heaters have an average service life of 8-12 years. So if you’re a lucky homeowner, it’s been at least two U.S. presidents since you’ve last had to purchase a new water heater. The point being, it doesn’t happen very often, so it’s understandable…
How to Safely Remove Broken Glass from a Garbage Disposal
Garbage disposals are a wonderfully convenient kitchen appliance. But while they’re often extremely useful, they can also fall victim to problems. Broken blades from foreign objects and attempting to dispose of food improperly can lead to problems in the appliance and your pipes. If you’ve…
5 Types of Water Filters to Consider for Your Home
We all know that drinking about eight glasses of water a day is important to our well-being. But how can you be sure that the water you’re consuming is clean and healthy? Since loading up on bottled water isn’t economical or good for the environment,…
Keep Your Basement Dry and Safe with This Sump Pump Maintenance Check-List
Sump pumps are a crucial appliance to maintain a dry, clean home. Often working behind the scenes, it’s easy to take the sump pump for granted. But trust us when we tell you, you don’t want to risk a sump pump gone awry – especially…
5 Reasons to Switch to a Tankless Water Heater?
We live in a world with constant technological advancements. It wasn’t that long ago that we watched movies on VHS tapes – now we magically stream endless entertainment from the Internet. Plumbing has experienced its share of innovation, and there has never been a better…
Our 6 Favorite Benefits of Radiant Heating
If you’re in the market for a new heating system, you may think you’re stuck with the same old, same old like a furnace, heat pump, or radiator. However, there is another option that is becoming more and more popular with homeowners: radiant heating. Radiant…
3 Reasons Why Your Sink is Gurgling – And How to Fix Them
You expect your teenager to talk back to you – but when you hear strange noises coming from your sink, it can take you by surprise. Some call it gurgling; others say bubbling. One thing we can all agree on is that it’s a plumbing…
5 Things You Need to Effectively Snake Your Drain
Can we let you in on a little secret? Minor plumbing clogs don’t always require professional help. While we love coming to our customers’ rescue, we also love saving you money with DIY solutions whenever possible. Whether you are struggling with a clog in the…