July, 2010

Dual-Flush Toilets Promote Water Conservation

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

“If it’s yellow, let it mellow. If it’s brown, flush it down.” It refers, of course, to toilet flushing habits.


What a Sump Pump Is and How to Maintain It

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

A common issue with sump pumps is that the water they carry comes from within the ground. So that means the water has dirt in it which can clog pipes and pumps over years of use.


The Next Wave of Water Savings

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

While a 20 percent savings is impressive, some builders are finding creative ways to save even more. There is potential for big savings.


Win a $10,000 New Bathrooom

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Win a $10,000 installed suite of furniture, fixtures and faucets


Ignoring Your Basement Sump Pump Can Lead to Disaster

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

One good idea is to calculate the amount of money that you will have to spend on damages to your home if your basement floods and then factor that against the cost of a new, upgraded basement pump system.


AT&T pierced company’s plumbing

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

“Once the sewer line was excavated, Plaintiff could see that the underground telephone/communications line had pierced, and was penetrating the sewer line.


Firefighters, plumbers spend day rescuing trapped puppy

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Plumbing technicians used a pipe camera to locate the dogs before going into the drain to pull one out


Protect Your Home From Flooding With A Sump Battery Backup

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

If you lose power without a backup, it is likely that many of your possessions could be damaged in the basement. Some of those possessions may not be replaceable such as photos.


Homeowners Stuck with Bill for Flood Damage

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

He says the only flood coverage offered is for sump pump, septic, or drain back-up.


How to test a sump pump

Monday, July 19th, 2010

A sump pump is there to protect your basement……The sump pump should be tested every few months.