Homeowner's Tips Blog

DIY Plumbing | How To Stop A Running Toilet February 12, 2019 It's the middle of the night and you can't sleep, why? Because you can hear your toilet running. A running toilet is a common problem that many households will experience at some point or another. As frustrating as it may be you can resolve this issue with only a few inexpensive parts from your local hardware store and about 15-20 minutes of work. The ability to do it yourself will... Read more »

DIY Plumbing | Valentines Day Plumbing Tips February 6, 2019 So it's that time of the year again, Valentine's Day. You've got the flowers, chocolates, and card ready to go. Only this year you have decided to skip the dinner reservations at her favorite restaurant and set up a home-cooked meal. Bold move. We see you and respect this effort so we've decided to offer some quick Valentines Day plumbing tips to ensure you are ready for the big night.... Read more »

DIY Plumbing Blog | How to Find a Water Leak January 23, 2019 How to Find a Water Leak Water leaks in your home are could be costing you a lot of money on your water bill. If it seems like your water bill is higher than usual and your water usage has remained the same then there is likely a leak somewhere on your property. Leaks can also cause serious water damage to your home if left unchecked which is why we... Read more »

Save Water With Updated Plumbing Fixtures January 7, 2019 Every dollar in your budget counts and water waste in your home can lead to unnecessarily high water bills. Small changes to your plumbing can lead to major savings on your utility bills though. With our simple plumbing fixture updates, you can avoid water waste in your home and save money. Install Low Flow Shower Heads Standard showerheads use anywhere from 2.5 to 4 gallons of water per minute depending... Read more »

How to Heat and Cool a New Room March 28, 2018 There are too many reasons why you would want to add a new room or finish an unfinished space to mention here. Besides, that’s not really the point. But here’s what is: whatever your reason might be, that room needs to be heated and cooled and you have more than one path forward. Before you embark on such a project, check with a real estate agent on how the addition... Read more »

4 Good Reasons to Choose Ductless Air June 9, 2017 What’s not to like about spring, you say? Well, for many Boston area home owners, it means lugging those AC window units up from the basement or garage and installing them in time for the cooling season. Why haven’t more people switched to central air conditioning? Because they’ve heard their homes can’t support air ducts or that they’d be too costly to install. So that settles that – or does... Read more »

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