Are you dealing with a sticky emergency situation with your home’s plumbing? As great as modern plumbing can be, big problems that require immediate attention do come up on occasion. When you’re in the middle of a plumbing crisis, calling an emergency plumber is a must. Yet, there are a lot of odd myths that get circulated about these valuable home service professionals. Take a look. Myth: Emergency plumbers cost too much.…
Read More »Whether you are replacing an old water softener or installing one for the first time, knowing what to expect before and during the installation process is helpful. Although some steps may vary slightly depending on your plumbing and the type of softener you are having put in, these are the basic expectations that apply in most cases. 1. Water Quality Test A standard water softener simply removes hard minerals from the water, while a combination softener and filtration systems will also remove contaminants in the water.…
Read More »Most homes have furnaces to provide central heat. When you live in an apartment, your interaction with that furnace may be nothing more than touching the thermostat buttons to turn the temperature up or down. But when you move into the first house that you own, you’ll need to interact with the furnace a bit more. Replacing, repairing, and maintaining it becomes your responsibility. Here are a few questions that people sometimes have about their furnaces as new homeowners.…
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