Plumbing Fixture Fun Facts
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Despite the fact that most of the pipes we deal with are constantly flushed with water, sometimes talking about plumbing can be a little, well, dry to say the least. As much as we love blabbing about sump pumps and green plumbing fixtures and drain cleaner, we understand that every... Read More
Hybrid Electric Water Heaters: the Coolest Thing since Sliced Bread and the Warmest Thing since Toast
Every now and then we like to tell you a little bit about a great new product that’s hitting the market (see our previous entry about Green Blaster Drain Opener). Recently we heard about these new Voltex® Hybrid Electric Water Heaters by our friends over at A.O. Smith and we... Read More
Kitchen Remodeling Trends
Even though 2010 is almost over and in a few months we’ll be ushering in a brand new year, there’s still time to remodel your kitchen before then. 2010 was the year of simplicity and class in the kitchen remodeling world, and there are a few ideas that are worth... Read More
Bathroom Remodeling Trends for 2010
Bathrooms are becoming much more than just places to take care of business in 2010. They are the center of family time when the kids need a bath, the perfect place to relax with a hot shower after a long day of work, and in some cases even a nice,... Read More
Home Plumbing Maintenance: DIY vs. Professional Help
When it comes to home plumbing maintenance, in general we’re all for the Do-It-Yourself approach. There will always be plenty of plumbing problems in the world for us to fix, and though we pride ourselves on our affordable prices, we understand that if there’s a way for you to save... Read More
Tips for Choosing the Right Bathtub
While selecting and installing the right bathtub for your home may seem like a pretty standard procedure, there are actually a lot more things to think about when making your decision than you may have realized. Bathtubs are tricky to install and generally aren’t replaced for many, many years, so... Read More
Delta Touch 2 o Faucets
“No touch” or “hands free” faucets have been around for years. They can mostly be found in public bathrooms, where motion sensor technology allows people to wash their hands without risking contamination from having to touch dirty faucet handles. The faucets works by motion activated infrared beams that reflect off... Read More
Green Plumbing: Save Money, Save Energy, Save the Earth
Okay, so maybe our title for this blog is a little grandiose, but fortunately for all of us that doesn’t make it any less true. Since the Green movement started catching on a couple years ago it’s become easier than ever to change your habits and live a more eco-friendly... Read More
Water Softeners: The Basics
We’ve all heard the terms “hard water” and “water softener,” but many of us have never actually understood what it means or what they do. In this week’s blog we’re going to give you a breakdown of the basics behind water softeners so you never have to wonder again. Water... Read More
Sump Pumps Part Three: Battery Back-Up Sump Pumps
Though we’ve already stressed the importance and benefits of maintaining your home sump pump in our previous posts, Sump Pumps Part One and Sump Pumps Part Two, it can never hurt to learn a little bit more about this hardworking appliance. Amazing as home sump pumps are, like everything else... Read More