Homeowner's Tips Blog

Common Home Plumbing Problems September 9, 2019 If you’re a pessimist, you expect things to go wrong, and that’s not a terrible way to be once you really think about it. Because once something does go wrong, you’re not really surprised – assuming, of course, you’re a true pessimist. Optimists, on the other hand, always assume the best. When a plumbing problem occurs, hardcore optimists are inclined to say something like: “Oh, how bad can it be?”... Read more »

7 Spring Plumbing Hints & Tips March 18, 2019 The springtime could be a beautiful time of the year when the flowers come out and the weather begins to get warm. The birds begin to chirp happily as they bathe out in the last few puddles of winter rain. This peaceful time of the year could feel us rejuvenated as life begins to come back out after the winter but your home's plumbing system could also use a little... Read more »

How to Avoid Clogged Drains July 11, 2018 Is there one plumbing problem that bugs you the most? We ask our customers that all the time. The runaway “favorite”? A clogged drain or toilet. There are several reasons for dreading it. One, a clogged drain or toilet temporarily puts that fixture out of commission, assuming your DIY efforts don’t bear fruit. Even if they do, it can be a messy and sometimes icky job. And what if you... Read more »

How to Prevent Wet Basements May 21, 2018 Winter can be rough in the Boston area, just as it has been over the past several years. But that’s not the only precipitation we get. It’s abundant in spring, who knows about the summer, and on it goes. What’s the point? Well, if your house or neighborhood is prone to basement flooding and you've not gotten basement waterproofers baltimore to prevent your basement from flooding, too much precipitation is... Read more »

Tankless Water Heater Benefits December 26, 2017 When the horseless carriage first came on the scene, people scoffed and claimed the automobile would never catch on. A similar but smaller scale reaction occurred when word first leaked on tankless water heaters. As in, “You’ve got to heat the water somewhere, and if not in a storage tank, then where?!” We couldn’t have asked that question better ourselves. And therein lies the mechanical marvel of a tankless water... Read more »

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes. December 7, 2017 Bust pipes are one of the most so if you live in constant fear that your unheated water pipes can freeze, burst, and cause a watery mess in your garage, basement, and elsewhere, its time to turn that fear into an action plan. In fact, preventing frozen pipes is a rather simple process as youre about to see: Keep the temperature inside your home at 55 degrees or higher, even... Read more »

How to Choose the Right Plumber November 19, 2017 It’s no secret that taking the Do-It-Yourself route can save you money – the handier you are, the more you can save. Still, no matter how handy and well-equipped you might be, there are times when a certain task requires the skill and experience of a professional. Take your water heater, for example. By law, only a licensed plumber can install or repair it. That’s because they’re highly complex systems... Read more »

The Benefits of a Home Plumbing Inspection November 2, 2017 We are all inclined to say, from time to time, “I can live without ____________,” and then just fill in the blank. Truth be told, sometimes we’re right, but not always. Take going to the dentist, for example. Sure, you can “live” without going to the dentist for regular check-ups, but at what cost to your dental and overall health? Well, the same thing applies to your home plumbing. There’s... Read more »

“Do I Have a Hidden Water Leak?” August 30, 2017 Hidden water leaks don’t stay hidden forever. Sooner or later, they’ll signal their presence, usually well after they’ve wreaked a little havoc inside your home. That’s right: the longer a hidden water leak goes undetected, the worse the potential ramifications. Conversely, the sooner you notice and report signs of a water leak, the better off you’ll be. Here are the most telltale signs of home hidden water leaks in the... Read more »

The Benefits of Water Heater Maintenance August 11, 2017 There are many things you depend on in your life, often without even realizing it. Take your water heater, for example. Don’t you simply expect it to provide all the hot water you need when you need it? Probably, right? But here’s a little secret. Even if it’s fulfilling your wishes, for now, you can’t count on it in the long-term. That’s because your water heater, alas, is a mechanical... Read more »

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