Your water heater is a hard worker, and you should do what you can to help it along. Considering how miserable a cold shower is can be a powerful motivator to make sure that your water heater is in the best shape possible. A maintenance item that you can put on your...

Whenever a large storm hits, many homeowners have to deal with repairs and remediation, but one part of your home that sometimes gets damaged but goes unnoticed is your plumbing. Inside and outside fixtures that were submerged could have sediment or start growing...

Do you know how old the underground pipes of your home are? It might not be something that is on your mind, but it is something that can have a great effect on how your sewer pipes function. There are many things that can go wrong with pipes over time due to many...

So, we’ve probably all thought of it. When it comes time to add water to your pool, why would you pay to have it delivered when you could just take a hose from your faucet and fill it up for free. So, is that a good idea? Well, there is not going to be a clear-cut...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...