A flooded home is something no owner wants to face. It can be disastrous and expensive and take a great amount of time to get everything sorted out. A sump pump can help you withstand the storms of never-ending rain and rising water. A sump pump moves water from the basement to the outside of…
A recent survey caught my eye detailing what Americans most want in their homes. They surveyed 10,000 households and found one of the top things people desired was age related features for the bathroom. Between now and 2020, the number of households headed by a person 65 and older is expected to grow 10 times…
It’s that time when we resolve to be better people in the coming year. May I suggest that you also incorporate the following resolutions to your home plumbing systems for 2015. Stop Wasting Water. According to the EPA, leaks account for an average of 10,000 gallons of water wasted in the home every year. That’s…
Many of you are pretty handy with tools and like to save money doing your own repair work around the house. We all like to save money and if you are capable of repairing or installing your own plumbing devices, go ahead and tackle the job. But be forewarned. Hardly a week goes by when…
We were doing some work in your neighborhood and noticed a problem with your driveway/roof/siding/whatever. Since our guy is already there we can do the repair for a bargain price.” This pitch or some variation is a signature of rip-offs who prey on homeowners, especially the elderly. They commonly show up after storms, often knocking…
If counting sheep doesn’t put you to sleep, you may want to try imagining all of the different kinds of faucets available. A plumbing showroom may have hundreds of different models on display with varied designs, materials, colors and styles. You can buy a faucet for under $100 or spend thousands of dollars for a…
