By Wilmer Romero on Aug 30, 2013 in Plumbing | 0 Comments
If you’re on the lookout for money-saving tips, then you’ve come to the right place. Thousands of people in Germantown and neighboring communities spend considerable sums of money each year on plumbing repairs that easily could have been prevented or, at the very least, greatly minimized. By following these simple steps – and, to borrow […]
By Wilmer Romero on Aug 19, 2013 in Home & Lifestyle | 0 Comments
Dying your hair can be a fun way to change your look, but cleaning up the aftermath is less than thrilling. If you’ve recently dyed your hair here in Germantown or anywhere in Montgomery County, then you may have painted your sink or tub a time or two yourself. But fear now, since your inadvertent […]
By Wilmer Romero on Jul 16, 2013 in Home & Lifestyle | 0 Comments
If you are planning to sell your Germantown home any time soon, the chance are pretty good that one or more of your bathrooms could use a little sprucing or fixing up. That’s because the condition and look of bathrooms and kitchens are at or near the top of the list when it comes down […]
By Wilmer Romero on Jun 27, 2013 in Home & Lifestyle, Water Quality | 0 Comments
Whether you have a standard top loading washing machine, or an HE front loader, it’s a good idea to give it a scrub-down a few times a year. This will rid your machine of soap scum build-up, dirt, and mildew, along with associated unpleasant odors. Front loading washing machines: 1. Set the washing machine on […]
By Wilmer Romero on Jun 14, 2013 in Home & Lifestyle | 0 Comments
Household safety is serious business. And very few places pose more personal injury risks than your bathroom. Here are several safety and convenience measures you can implement to assist anyone in your family with a special need. Grab bars – help prevent slipping and falling, especially where moisture accumulates. Tub rails, another type of grab […]
By Wilmer Romero on May 30, 2013 in Home & Lifestyle | 0 Comments
Common tap water can contain up to 2,100 known contaminants. Who knew there were even 2,100 contaminants in the first place; and how do they end up in our tap water? Well, that’s a story for another time. Today, the story is about how to get rid of at least 99% of those contaminants, very […]
By Wilmer Romero on May 13, 2013 in Plumbing | 0 Comments
Spring and summer bring tons of fun and relaxation, but they also can spring forth plumbing problems that have been brewing since the cold weather first hit last fall. Here are a few tips to help you keep ahead of the curve and conserve water at the same time. Check for leaks and cracked or […]
By Wilmer Romero on Apr 23, 2013 in Sewers & Drains | 0 Comments
The sewer lines in your home are responsible for draining any and all used water away from your home. Should a stoppage occur, that used water will begin to linger in your pipes and eventually back up into your home, causing a definite plumbing emergency. Fortunately though, it doesn’t take a professional to spot the […]
By Wilmer Romero on Apr 12, 2013 in Home & Lifestyle | 0 Comments
While tackling that deep spring cleaning your home needs might seem overwhelming, the reality is it doesn’t have to be. And since the hardest part can be taking the first step, try starting with the smallest (and sometimes messiest!) room in your house: your Germantown or Damascus bathroom. Follow these simple steps to achieve the […]
By Wilmer Romero on Mar 28, 2013 in Home & Lifestyle | 0 Comments
We know what you’re thinking: why should soap scum be difficult to get rid of, right? After all, it is what it is: soap! And if it’s easy to wash soap off our hands or out of our hair, what’s the big deal about removing it from the shower doors or tub? Here’s the thing: […]