What’s your definition of the “great outdoors”? Okay, now hold that thought for just second as we point out that June has been set aside as Great Outdoors Month. So whether you define the great outdoors as your own backyard, a hike through a Civil War battlefield, a day or week at the beach, ultimately […]

Do you tend to pucker up when someone even mentions the word “lemons,” let alone when you actually see them sucking on one? It’s a natural enough reaction, and one that discourages most people from requesting a glass of lemon juice. Not by itself anyway. Because now, more and more people the world over are […]

Before you plunge ahead with buying a new or replacement water heater, there are a few of very important things you first need to know. First, the good news. All water heaters manufactured in – or, for sale in – the US as of April, 2015 have greater energy efficiency ratings than previous makes and […]

Do your best, be kind, stand up for what you believe in, and for those who cannot stand up for themselves. Those are just some of the values we try to instill in our children. But in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there’s one that can easily be forgotten: nurture and help protect […]

A lot of the work we here at Your 1 Plumber is fixing what someone else attempted to fix, but didn’t get it quite right. And that’s especially true of do-it-yourselfers who, very often, have just enough knowledge to get the job partially right. The only problem is, “partially right ” can sometimes lead to […]

Injuries can and do occur anywhere inside and outside a home, even with great attention paid to injury prevention. So what does that tell you? That maybe we all need to try just a wee bit harder. If you think your home is not as safe as it can be for all concerned, then a […]

Take a drive through your neighborhood on any given weekend – especially mornings – and you’re sure to see some typical signs of spring. You know, things like sunny yellow daffodils, homeowners tending to their lawns and, of course, brightly colored signs enticing deal hunters to scavenging at local tag or yard sales. If you’re […]

The latest rage in home décor? Bean Bags, and they’re not just for kids anymore. Typically relegated to dorm rooms and kid’s playrooms, the lowly bean bag has come a long, long way over the years. In fact, today some of the top designers are incorporating bean bag furniture into some of the swankiest homes. […]

April is Gardening Month, and what better way to celebrate than by heading outside and getting a little dirt under your fingernails. Whether you have a greenhouse, a raised bed, or a small corner of a community garden, gardening is a great way to get some much needed fresh air while connecting with nature. But […]

On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans came together across the United States with one common goal: to raise consciousness about environmental issues. While separate groups fought for their own environmental causes – like oil spills and toxic dumps, or pollution and pesticides – it wasn’t until the first official Earth Day that all environmental […]