Homeowner's Tips Blog

Extend the Life of Your Water Heater December 28, 2018 Water heaters are often thought of as a set and forget appliance. Many homeowners don't think that they regular maintenance like other appliances do. The fact is that with a little effort you can extend the life of your water heater and make sure that it will last as long as possible. Follow our simple maintenance tips below. Remove Sediment Buildup to Extend the Life of Your Water Heater Sediment... Read more »

What Not To Flush December 20, 2018 The toilet is a temptress. She promises to take whatever you flush far away, never to be seen again. Unfortunately, though, there's a lot of things that have no business going down your toilet. In this blog post, we'll go over a few things that are bound to cause problems if they end up in your toilet and hopefully save you the dread of flushing your toilet and watching the... Read more »

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DIY Plumbing: How To Winterize Your Home December 13, 2018 Most people believe that pipes burst at the freezing point of water but this is not actually true. The truth is that pipes burst somewhere between a closed facet, like a washing machine or kitchen faucet and the actual freeze. Pressure begins to build due to an ice blockage and it has no place to go but through the pipe walls. Having a pipe burst like this can cause serious... Read more »

Holiday Emergency Plumbing Repairs You Can Do Yourself! December 6, 2018 Your Furnace Doesn't Feel Hot Enough Your family and friends are all gathered together at your house to celebrate the holiday, but there's only one problem: everyone is freezing! Nothing will put a damper on your holiday party quicker than a cold home but with these common furnace problems and remedies you can try to get your party back on track before you call a professional. Clogged furnace air filter... Read more »

How To Unclog Your Toilet November 2, 2018 We have all been there. That inevitable moment when, perhaps you've had a nutritious, fiber-rich meal and paid for it in the bathroom later. Or, maybe you've walked into the bathroom to find your 2-year-old flushing Lego down the toilet. However it happens, we are all familiar with a clogged toilet. Numerous situations, ranging from the humorous to the absolutely bizarre, have occurred across the globe. As it turns out,... Read more »

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