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Tips for Healthy Summer Eating »

Between backyard barbecues, trips to the beach, pit stops at your kids’ favorite fast food restaurants, and family vacations, eating healthy can be quite a challenge during the summer months. But with a little planning, you can continue to have fun in the sun while still enjoying wholesome, nutritious, and delicious food. Here are 6 […]

July Must Do’s for Your Home. »

July is the perfect month for outdoor living, having fun in the sun, and staying cool in the shade. But just because it’s summertime, doesn’t mean that you should take a vacation from making sure your home is in tip-top shape. Here are five must-do projects for the month of July that will greatly improve […]

Gas Water Heater Repair Symptoms »

You certainly don’t need any training as a plumber to know that there’s a problem with your water heater.  If the water turns cold half way through your shower, or doesn’t turn hot at all, you have a problem.  Especially if gangs of people haven’t taken a shower just before you, and there’s no other […]

“Why is My Faucet Leaking?” »

There are several factors that could cause a leaking faucet and, if you have the right tools, you should be able to tackle most of them yourself.  If not – or, you simply don’t have the time – we’re here to lend a helping hand. Either way, prompt action is necessary to avoid a costlier […]

Fun Facts About the Household Toilet. »

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “I’ll betcha there’s a national day, week, or month for just about everything under the sun,” you’re pretty much right on target.  Living proof is National Bathroom Reading Month, celebrated this and every June – living proof that there are also national observances for things under the moon. According […]

How to Burglar-Proof Your Home. »

Everybody think their home is special, and “everybody” includes seasoned burglars out to relieve you of cherished items, cash, and anything else of value they can get their hands on. They’re pretty good at it, too, especially when you consider that 1 of every 36 US homes will be broken into and burglarized this year, […]

Why Filtered Water is Better for You. »

When are you most inclined to call a plumber?  That’s easy:  when something goes wrong with your plumbing, you don’t have enough hot water, or a drain is so badly clogged there’s nothing you can do to fix it on your own. More and more, however, home owners throughout our service territory are calling us […]

Simple & Affordable Home Decorating Tips »

Springtime inspires us to pull back the curtains, fling open the windows, and let the cool breezes and sunshine flood our homes. But sometimes, the added spotlight makes you less than thrilled with what you see indoors.  Maybe it’s that blank wall you can’t decide what to do with, or that worn furniture you don’t […]

Home Decorating Tips for Somerville and Cambridge »

Springtime inspires is to pull back the curtains, fling open the windows, and let the cool breezes and sunshine flood our homes. But sometimes, the added spotlight on your indoors makes you less than thrilled with what you see.  Maybe it’s that blank wall you can’t decide what to do with, or that worn furniture […]

Why Am I Losing Water Pressure in My Shower? »

You know the scene: just about every morning you and the rest of your family make the mad dash to get ready for work and school. Of course, the place where everyone seems to collide is in the bathroom. Finally, it’s your turn to take a shower and for at least a few precious minutes, […]