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What to Do About Your Water Supply in a Power Outage

By Brian Wear | December 19, 2018

It’s unsettling when the power goes out in a home. Modern homes are more power-centric than ever, supporting just lights, appliances, electronic gadgets, and more. During the winter months, electrical outages can also wreak havoc on your plumbing system and appliances if outdoor temperatures drop below freezing, and the outage lasts long enough to allow…

Protecting Your Outdoor Plumbing for Winter

By Brian Wear | December 12, 2018

A lot of water can be lost through your pipes without leaving a trace, especially through your exterior pipes. While fixing up persistent drips and monitoring your sprinklers’ intensity level can help keep your summer and autumn water use well-regulated, winter pipes need a bit more care to stop cracks, leaks, and bursts. Here’s how:…

Lower Your Water Bills This Winter by Preparing Now

By Brian Wear | December 5, 2018

While long-term water use, such as daily lawn watering and showers, have the largest impact on your overall water consumption, sudden emergencies can make your water bills surge. Whenever your water heater breaks, a pipe bursts, or something in the plumbing cracks, you can lose a lot of water before repairs are being made. Here’s…

Upgrade Your Shower Experience

By Brian Wear | November 28, 2018

Installing a new shower head in your bathroom is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to make your daily shower a little more luxurious. While a traditional wall-mount shower head may be just fine for getting you clean, it’s nice to know that there are choices out there that can transform your hygiene routine! Hand-Held…

Hot Water Scald Protection for Your Home

By Brian Wear | November 21, 2018

Scald protection devices are prevention valves installed to help maintain water temperatures and keep you and your loved ones safe from hot, scalding water temperatures. Scald protection is a must in homes that have small children, elderly, and physically-challenged individuals, but it should be considered for everyone, no matter who resides in the home. Having…

2 Easy Plumbing System Changes to Lower Your Water Bill This Winter

By Brian Wear | November 14, 2018

During the summer season, water consumption is high. We water our lawns and foundations, fill swimming pools and keep them clean, and we take cool showers to keep the heat at bay. But winter also sees a large use of water: we take long, hot showers to keep the cold away, and you might also have…

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