A Winter Advisory for Home Owners in Germantown & Montgomery County. There’s an old saying about bad things even happening to good people. When it comes to preventing frozen water pipes here in Germantown and Montgomery County, it has nothing to do with good or bad.  The operative words here are “careful” and “watchful.” So […]

Humidity is no stranger to our area.  After all, we’re at a low elevation, not far from the ocean, and right in the path of all those warm and moist air currents flowing up along the Atlantic coastline. Can you say 90 degrees with 90% humidity?  The truth is, we say it way too often:  […]

Ready to pull your hair out over a clogged drain?  Okay, take a deep breath, step away from the sink, loosen the grip on your hair, and then continue reading this blog. See what we did there?  We’re acknowledging just how frustrating clogged drain problems can be.  Especially if they happen with ridiculous frequency.  From […]

When it comes to conserving water in Germantown and Montgomery County, which is the better choice: a shower or bath? Well, let’s see. The average bath uses between 30 to 50 gallons of water. By comparison, if you have an older style showerhead, it may be pumping out more than 5 gallons of water per […]

So, you ask yourself, “What the hey is an anode rod?” Well, nothing more or less than a key component of your Germantown storage tank water heater, especially when it comes to the unit’s longevity. Think about it like this: you hot water heater is essentially a steel tank that remains full of water all […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]