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“When Should I Replace My Sump Pump?” »

Already have a sump pump?  Good.  Because we’d like to point out something about it you might not have considered before, i.e., it performs the exact opposite function of all your other plumbing.  You see, while all other plumbing fixtures and systems bring water to you, your sump pump’s job is to remove excess water […]

How to Repurpose Common Household Items »

Between work, school, extra-curricular activities, and other commitments, today’s busy families don’t have much time spare. So, any time common household item can pull double duty, save you time, and maybe even money, it’s a legit win-win. Here are just a few ways you can reuse and repurpose everyday items that you probably already possess: […]

“What’s Wrong with My Water Heater?” »

“What’s Wrong with My Water Heater?”  More people replace their water heaters during the winter months than any other time of the year.  We can’t completely explain why, but it’s true with our company and other plumbing companies around the US we associate with. Whatever the reason for this phenomenon, the impetus to replace a […]

How to Reduce Your Home Plumbing Costs »

At your house, money probably grows on trees; if so, a blog like this would hold no interest for you.  Of course, in the unlikely event we’re wrong, you might want to continue reading to discover several effective ways to reduce your home plumbing costs.  Because when you do, not only are you saving money, […]

How to Beat Winter’s Boredom »

Long cold winters and much shorter days combine to force kids and adults to spend much more time indoors. And let’s face it, there’s only so much time one can spend staring at the walls and each other before cabin fever sets in, while bickering and other unpleasantness reach their seasonal lows. How to keep […]

Things That Can Go Wrong in Your Bathroom, And How to Fix Them. »

For most people, the bathroom is one of the smallest rooms in their home – even their prized master bath. And yet when you think of all the attention it gets, that one small room must feel awfully important when compared to a mere bedroom or den. One reason it garners to much attention is […]

How to Decorate Your Halloween Pumpkin! »

Nothing says Halloween like a glowing jack-o-lantern adorning your front porch. But getting that picture-perfect look can present some challenges. Whether you prefer an intricate work of art or a simpler, classic face, these 7 tips are sure to help you create the best looking Halloween pumpkin around. Upside-Down – Forget the traditional way of […]

How to Organize Your Play Room »

Once the days grow shorter, the nights longer, and the weather turns cooler, the young ones at home head indoors for more and more of their playtime.  And while you worry less not having to wonder about their safety or whereabouts, you wonder just how much cleanup will be required once it’s time to put […]

How to Choose the Right Winter Coat for Extra Warmth. »

Every season has its clothing challenges. In the fall, it’s about getting just the right layered outfit for those temperature swings we’re all prone to experience throughout the day. In winter, everyone wants and needs a winter coat capable of keeping you warm on just about the coldest day imaginable.  But one that doesn’t make […]

“How Much Screen Time is Healthy for My Kids?” »

If you’re looking for a magical answer to that question, we don’t have one.  Because for some kids, even a half hour a day is too much.  For others, two hours might be just fine – depending, of course, on such other factors is what exactly they’re viewing or playing, how they’re doing with their […]