Posts by Brian Wear
Common Home Plumbing Tips to Avoid – Grease and Your Drains
Many people have poured grease from pans into their kitchen sink drain only to find out later they set themselves up for a clogged drain. It is tempting to pour liquid grease down a drain, after all, isn’t that what drains are for? Actually no, drains are meant only for eliminating water and soap products.…
Read MoreHow to Remove and Prevent Lime Scale
One of the biggest cleaning challenges comes from the minerals in hard water. Yes, it’s lime scale, that chalky white or greenish mess that builds up on faucets and around drains. Removing and preventing lime scale requires a little no-nonsense know-how and a little knowledge about hard water and how to deal with it effectively. How Hard…
Read More3 Easy Steps to Choosing the Best Faucets for Your Home
Faucets are one of the most used plumbing features in your home. They add a decorative touch to your kitchens and baths, but their true beauty is in their effortless functionality. So, how do you choose the right faucets for your home? Start by choosing the best faucet your dollars can buy. Then hone in…
Read MoreHow to Properly Care for Your Dishwasher
While a broken dishwasher may not bring your household to a screeching halt, it can certainly be an inconvenience. Fortunately, most of today’s dishwashers are designed to provide years of problem-free service with the proper care. The following tips will help you get the most out of your dishwasher. Inspect the Seals Moisture and food particles…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Water Heater Size for Your Family
If your current water heater is ready to go out to the curb, it is important to select a replacement that is a good fit for your current family size, but with an eye to the future as well. Choose a tank that is too small and family members will run out of hot water…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Water Filtration in Your Home
If you’re wondering about the benefits of water filtration in your home, look no further than the Flint, Michigan water scandal, which exposed hundreds of families to water with dangerously high levels of lead. Without water filtration, most if not all of them would still be relying on bottled water for everything from drinking to cooking to…
Read MoreWhy Low Water Pressure Problems are Worth Fixing
Low water pressure is one of those issues that doesn’t seem that bad until you actually experience it. One doesn’t realize how much a good flow of water makes daily activities easier and faster, until the day comes when it takes forever for the washing machine to fill, a shower takes twice as long and…
Read MoreSeptic Tank Problems and Their Signs
Owning a house is nice but it requires a lot of hard work to maintain it and keep it nice. You paint your house, you take care of your lawn, and you make sure that the electrical wiring as well as the plumbing are in working order. However, if your house has a septic tank,…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Toilet is Overflowing
It’s bad enough when a toilet is sluggish or perhaps clearly plugged, but when the bowl is running over with water and worse, it is unpleasant to say the least. Fortunately, with a little quick thinking on your part and by using the tips listed below, you can stop the flow of water, get your…
Read MoreKeep Your Eyes Peeled for Mold and Mildew Throughout Your Home
In some circumstances, after a major water leak for example, homeowners know they must stay on the lookout for mold and mildew. Other times the growth of mold or mildew is more insidious, and homeowners don’t realize they have a big problem until there is major damage to some component of their home. The best way…
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