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DIY or a Job for the Pros? 6 Plumbing Tasks to Tackle

Posted on by Kara Masterson

When doing home repairs, when is it a good idea to save money and tackle the job yourself? When is it a better idea to save yourself the trouble and hire a professional to do the job right the first time? Read on to learn about 6 situations and how they stack up. 

Changing a Washer in a Faucet 

If you live in areas with high mineral content in your drinking water, then you know how quickly washers can wear down and develop a leak. This is a pretty simple task to do. Home improvement stores have some newer tools that make this faster than it used to be. Just be sure to turn off the water before you start! 

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3 Important Reasons to Get Your Plumbing Inspected Regularly

Posted on by Kara Masterson

If you are like many other homeowners, you take numerous steps to properly maintain your home’s various systems and components. This may range from keeping the landscaping features trim and tidy to changing air filters for the HVAC system and more. Plumbing system services are typically requested only when a significant repair issue is identified. However, there are a few important reasons why regular plumbing inspections should be included in your home maintenance plan.

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Frozen Pipes! How to Prevent Major Winter Plumbing Woes

Posted on by Kara Masterson

Lots of homeowners are surprised at how cold it doesn’t have to get for pipes to freeze. Some pipes freeze when the temperature is as high as 50 degrees Fahrenheit, well above the freezing temperature of water. In many cases, all you may have to do is wait for the pipes to warm up, or warm them up manually. In other cases, frozen pipes burst. Here are some ways to prevent frozen pipes:

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4 Maintenance Tasks around the House That Kids Can Learn

Posted on by Kara Masterson


Your kids may be kids right now, but they’ll eventually grow into adults. As adults, they’ll be solely responsible for the maintenance tasks around their home. To strengthen their independence, teach them small maintenance tasks around the house while they’re younger.

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Remind Me: 3 Home Maintenance Tasks to Keep on Your Calendar

Posted on by Kara Masterson

As the seasons change, it is important to take the opportunity to inspect the condition of your home and to complete various tasks. There are many tasks that must be completed seasonally for the optimal care of your home, and you may consider adding them to your calendar so that you do not overlook them from season to season. These are some of the more critical seasonal home maintenance tasks that you should complete regularly.

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How to Tell If You Have a Plumbing Problem and What to Do About It

Posted on by April Stephens

Our homes are places of protection, a place where we can raise our families and plan our futures, somewhere to be proud of and where you can entertain visitors. If you have plumbing problems, however, a happy home can become something very different. You don’t want to wake up in a cold home with no heating or hot water, or to find that you’re unable to use the lavatory, so it’s important to know the warning signs of a developing problem, allowing you to get the expert help that can stop a problem turning into a crisis. Here are some of the signs to look out for, and what you should do next.

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4 Repairs Every Family Home Needs from Time to Time

Posted on by Kara Masterson

Every homeowner knows that no matter how careful you try to be with your home, something will eventually break or malfunction. Here are four repairs every family home needs from time to time and how to handle them.

Roof

Your roof is the first line of defense for your home. It takes the brunt of rainstorms, blizzards, and endures long hours exposed to the scorching heat of the sun. Due to all of these external factors, your roof will eventually develop weak spots, damaged shingles, or leaks. Most professional roofing companies offer warranties on their roofs that range from 10 to 30 years, so if your roof develops damages while under warranty, take advantage of the warranty to help cut the repair costs.

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How to Find Best Plumbing and Roofing Service Providers

Posted on by April Stephens

We always want the best of services be it building a house to even the smallest plumbing issues. But how to make sure that we are contacting the right person for that particular work is a big headache which needs to be resolved. So, what exactly are our requirements? Is it a better service, skilled professionals, experienced professionals or trustworthy contracts? The point is we will only get the best Plumbing and roofing service providers only if we remember certain key points at the time of consulting the company.

 

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Considering a Bidet? What You Need to Know about the Plumbing

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Bidets are used to supplement or replace the traditional use of toilet paper and is a widely-embraced mode of personal hygiene throughout the world. While not as popular in the Americas, they can be found in luxury homes or those with a distinct European style.

It is important to understand the plumbing needs associated with installing and using a bidet. Bidet plumbing is very much like that of a standard toilet. Below you will find some valuable information regarding the available styles of bidets and the plumbing needs associated with them.

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