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The kitchen is one of the most high-traffic areas of the home. Keeping a kitchen updated, current, and refreshed is important to maintain a fun and comforting atmosphere. Whether you’re cooking a family meal, entertaining friends, or laying out refreshments on game day, consider the following remodeling trends to create a space that your loved ones will enjoy spending time…

Have you ever considered going to a commercial grade faucet in your home? Your friend or neighbor just installed a commercial faucet in their kitchen, and you like the functionality and the look. So, what do you need to know before you make the choice to bypass a residential one? Consider the following benefits and…

Most people don’t think about their water heater until something goes wrong, like when it starts leaking or stops heating your water. There a few things that can be done to extend the life of your water heater before reaching these problems. These steps will improve its efficiency and output. Unless you have a tankless, on demand water heater,…

Even if you’re not buying eco-friendly products, you can do your part to help save the environment just by saving water and energy when doing your laundry. Every little bit counts when it seems like you have to do these chores! First, look for an ENERGY STAR washer and dryer next time you’re in the…

You’ve come from a hard day at work and the only thing on your mind is a nice, hot shower before settling in for a relaxing evening. Rather than the stress relieving shower you were anticipating, it turns out to be little more than a trickling waterfall. Low water pressure is the likely culprit. Check…

It is always challenging to try to keep pace with the rising cost of living. Often, utility costs rise a few dollars here and there, which doesn’t seem too bad until homeowners pull out an old water bill and realize they are paying substantially more for their water than in years past. What can individuals…

As we prepare for a change of season, it’s important to make sure your sump pump is in good working order. When it’s functioning properly, it means the difference between staying dry and being up to your ankles in water. Because a sump pump is one of those invisible home necessities, most people don’t pay it…

Most toilets take about a minute after flushing before they return to their normal, silent state. Sometimes after a flush, the toilet simply keeps running and refuses to stop. If you’re lucky, slightly jiggling the toilet handle might stop the toilet from continuing to run; however, that is not always the case. Here are a…

Virtually every homeowner has experienced the inconvenience of having their day brought to a screeching halt by a clogged bathroom or kitchen drain. Clogs can damage and shorten the lifespan of your plumbing system. The best course of action is to prevent the clog from happening in the first place. Fortunately, most common drain clogs are…

 Refrigerators are a huge energy sink. They’re plugged in 24/7, people regularly open them to look inside, and anytime you pack away freshly cooked leftovers the fridge has to bring the temperature down. It seems like there’s no possible way to make a fridge more energy efficient short of buying a new model, but there…