Archive for March 2017
The Importance of Preventative Maintenance for Water Heaters
You can extend its life and keep it running in tip-top form by following a routine maintenance schedule that ensure it lasts at least until the end of its typical lifespan of 12-15 years — and maybe even beyond that! Here’s what you need to do: Water Heater Maintenance Schedule Keep its thermostat adjusted to 120…
Read MoreDetecting Sneaky Water Leaks
Sometimes water leaks are obvious. If you have a leaky faucet, you’ll hear the drip, drip, drip. In other cases, you might notice a puddle of water on your basement floor, or around your water heater or washing machine. However, in some cases detecting a water leak does take some sleuthing to determine where the…
Read MoreThe Importance of Hiring a Licensed Plumber: Protecting Your Investment
For most people, calling a professional, licensed plumber is the obvious thing to do when they have a plumbing emergency. There are other situations, however, when the average homeowner might underestimate the importance of hiring a licensed plumber. Calling a licensed plumber is almost always the wisest and cheapest choice in the long run. Professional Service…
Read MoreHow to Install a New Toilet Myself
There are so many designs and styles of new toilets available, these once simple tasks now seem a bit more complex. Unless you are installing the toilet in a completely new space, you will also have an old toilet to remove first. Strap on your rubber gloves and follow these steps (skip to step 5…
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