The holidays are a time for family, friends and plumbing emergencies. Parties, family gatherings, and guests put a serious strain on a home’s plumbing system which results in emergency calls to plumbers. Large holiday meals require a busy kitchen, and all of the grease and food find its way into the kitchen drain or disposal. […]
Read MoreFor most people, their home is the biggest financial purchase they will ever make, and most people expect to eventually sell their house again. Hopefully at a tidy profit. The key to successful home ownership and working the real estate market for personal gain is understanding property value. When most people think of property value, […]
Read MoreMost people worry about their roofs, windows and trees during a hurricane. High winds and heavy storms can wreak havoc on these which can lead to structural damage including your plumbing. Gas lines can rupture and water pipes can break. Excess water can overflow your drainage systems and sewer systems may flood. Flooding can also […]
Read MoreSewer cleanouts aren’t the subject of everyday conversation, but they sure are when something goes wrong, aren’t they? In fact, most homeowners don’t know where their cleanouts are located or even what they do. Since backed up waste water in a home is such a terrible thing to contemplate, much less experience, we thought we’d […]
Read MoreToilet paper! So timid a subject that shoppers in the late 1800’s asked for “Two, please” which was toilet paper wrapped in a brown paper bag. Toilet paper is a fairly modern invention developed in England by the British Perforated Paper Company and in America by the Scott Paper Company who introduced the Waldorf brand […]
Read MoreThe plumbing in a modern home is truly incredible. Able to bring us hot and cold water on demand at minimal cost and energy expenditure. We can have cold glasses of potable water and hot luxurious baths at the tips of our fingers. While plumbing is easy to enjoy, it’s not so simple to fix. […]
Read MoreYou have made an offer on a home and an inspection has been done and all is well. Sometimes plumbers are called in to do a more thorough follow-up inspection. Unfortunately, this often happens after the home has been purchased. So here are a few things to ask. Main Sewer Line. Drains clog for a […]
Read MoreBottled water is everywhere! Fancy names from fancy places convincing us it’s the purest form of water around. It’s definitely convenient and some are tastier than plain water. But there is a flip side. It’s in a BPA bottle which has a huge impact on our environment, taking almost 1000 years to decompose and which […]
Read MoreTo be well hydrated is to drink enough water. There are ten benefits of a well-hydrated body: Weight loss – flushes out fats and toxins. Temperature control – helps you sweat which cools the body. Balanced mood – aids body and brain function which relates to moods and emotions. Skin Elasticity – keeps your skin […]
Read MoreDo you ever think about your water? Are you ever concerned about the quality of water coming into your home? Do you have a compromised immune system? Is your water smelly or does it taste funny? Do you buy bottled water? Do you ever worry about the hard water we have in Florida? These are […]
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