Fighting the Flies
Are you battling hordes of fruit flies in your home? It is a common problem, but usually, there are several things that you can do to minimize the risk that they make your home a permanent home for themselves. You can start the fight in your kitchen sink. Fruit flies...
Getting to the Root of the Problem
If you get into your shower, and the water that comes out is rusty or discolored in some other way, what do you think the problem is? What about if you are running out of hot water faster than you used to? There are many different signs that can point to the same...
Where Is That Water Coming From?
When you see water pooling up around your fridge, it might be a little worrying, but there are many perfectly natural explanations for why this might be happening. There is no need to panic. The first thing to check is whether or not someone in your family had a spill...
Dealing With Underground Leaks
While many homeowners might feel like there is no need to worry about leaks underground, there are several reasons why you should find them and fix them as soon as possible. First, it could affect your water bill, since a large enough leak can dump a significant...
Cleaning Your Sump Pump
If you have a sump pump in your basement, that thing has probably saved you from many disasters. But, are you taking good care of it? Did you know that it is recommended that you clean your sump pump at least once a year? This will prevent buildup and possible...
It Trickles Down
When someone is taking a shower in an upstairs bathroom in your home, do you notice water dripping downstairs? If not that serious, maybe you’re finding signs of water intrusion such as discoloration of the downstairs ceiling or walls. When you see issues like this...
Don’t Let it Back Up
The last thing that you want is a full septic tank. The tricky thing is to know when you are at risk. There are some common warning signs to keep an eye out for before the worst happens. If you notice that pipes in your home are draining a lot slower than they used to...
Keeping Your Pipes Clear
You might be aware of the two major factors leading to clogging in your shower pipes. Usually, the clogs that are dug out of residential pipes consist of soap and hair. This can lead to very stubborn pipes that require a lot of work to dislodge. As a homeowner, you...
A Different Type of Bathroom
We write much on our blog about residential bathrooms, but we also serve commercial buildings. You might think that a bathroom is the same no matter where you find it, but there are a few things that are good to keep in mind for commercial bathrooms that might not be...
Are You and Your Phone Inseparable?
How attached are you to your phone? For some people, being separated from their cellphone for more than a few minutes seems like torture, and in society as a whole, there is an unhealthy attachment to these devices. This strange phenomenon has only existed for a...