May, 2010

Remodeling The Kitchen/Bath For Less

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

full-scale bathroom addition can cost more than $37,000, but that cost can be whittled down to $16,000 by converting the project to a typical 5-foot by 7-foot upgrade.


Delta Faucet is encouraging us to “Make A Mess!”

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

The contest ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on May 23. Each week, one winner is drawn.


YouTube Torch Story Nixco Plumbing Inc

Friday, May 7th, 2010

A Torch Award Story from Nixco Plumbing, Inc. … Torch Story Nixco Plumbing Inc.


Using a Sump Pump Safely

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Most people install sump pumps in their homes in order to get rid of stagnant water. However, there are some safety measures that they tend to neglect while using these pumps. Sump pumps don’t require much maintenance and they can be kept in a running condition without spending much. The device in the pump that [...]


What to Look For in a Sump Pump

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

In case you live in an area with high moisture content where there are more chances of water accumulating in the sump pit, choose a sump pit with a higher GPM value which can quickly pump the water out.


Stay safe from crooked contractors

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Here are some tips on how to protect yourself and your wallet from crooked contractors.


Federal Tax Credits are Still Available

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Water Heaters On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed a stimulus bill (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) that made some significant changes to the Energy Efficiency Tax Credits. This new bill supercedes a previous bill (The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008) that was signed into [...]


2 Ways to Check Your Sump Pump

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Now is not the time to lecture about home maintenance items…..but if you have a wet basement/lower level there is a good chance your gutters and downspouts are clogged and/or the sump pump failed.


What to Do If You Experience a Sewer Backup

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

“Don’t let a sewer backup be a drain on your home or finances; make sure to have the proper coverage,” Worters advised.


Is your toilet boring….what if you could do something about it?

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Check out this new and innovative toilet.