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Cleaning Your Garbage Disposal and Preventing Odors
Have you ever been in your kitchen and gotten a whiff of a bad smell? You’ll likely break out your cleaner and give everything a good wipe down, but the smell persists. Chances are, that odor is coming from your garbage disposal, even if you rarely use it. Like any appliance in your kitchen, the…
Go Green with Your Plumbing
Many people think of plumbing as a relatively stagnant industry and that not much changed since the days of the Roman Empire. However, the plumbing industry is changing with the times, and in the 21st century, we’re eco-friendlier than ever before. Water conservation has been the top of many considerations for years now, and consumers…
How to Handle a Flooded Basement
A flooded basement is a nasty surprise, but it doesn’t have to be catastrophic. Understand how floods happen to prevent them and learn to keep your cool if they happen to you. Why do basements flood? Basements are prime flood locations because of their proximity to underground water mains and because appliances like water heaters…
Solar Water Heating: Installing Your New System
You’ve decided to get a solar water heating system. That’s great! It will lower your energy bills and raise your home’s value. Now, how do you go about getting your solar water heater installed? First and foremost, make sure you’re complying with all applicable building codes, zoning requirements, subdivision rules, and homeowner’s association rules, and…
Solar Water Heating: Good for Your Bills and the Environment
Clean energy is more popular and more affordable than ever, and it is now a reliable way to run your water heater. Solar water heating is a great alternative to traditional water heating options like gas or electric, offering better energy efficiency, lower bills, and added value for your home. A solar water heating system…
Bacteria Is Normal for Your Septic System
Unbeknownst to many homeowners, all septic systems contain bacteria. It’s not all bad, though. Bacteria is necessary in the decomposition process. Septic systems have both anaerobic and aerobic bacteria at all times. This balance is important and necessary to maintain a healthy septic system. So what is the difference between the two and what’s so special about…
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