Green Plumbing: Save Money, Save Energy, Save the Earth
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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
Fall Plumbing and Home Maintenance Tips
The beginning of September brings a lot of good things to Minnesota—State Fair corn dogs and cheese curds, cooler temperatures (if we’re lucky!), breezy nighttime walks—but it also forces us to grudgingly accept that fall is here again, and winter will be coming not soon after. As most homeowners know,... Read More
Great, Easy to Use, Professional Plumbing Product
In previous updates we’ve told you about how to prevent clogged drains and given you some tips about what to do when a clog inevitably happens; now we’re giving you the inside scoop on a great, easy to use, professional plumbing product that can’t be found in retail stores. It’s... Read More
Hot Water Heater Temperatures – Adjusting for Small Children in Your Home
If you have small children in your home it is no mystery that they like to play with levers, buttons and turn everything on and off. One way that children are burned each year is by water that is too hot. If they reach up and turn the hot water... Read More
Night to Unite Photos
Last Tuesday, August 3rd, was “Night to Unite” in Minnesota! We were at the Nowthen Park handing out candy and t-shirts. Here are some photos from the great event!
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Sure, it’s hot out now, but as every true Minnesotan knows it’s never too early to start planning for winter (sorry for the reminder, we promise you’ll thank us later). With the cold comes frozen noses, frozen feet, and, if you’re not properly prepared, frozen pipes. Each year, nearly a... Read More
Nowthen Plumbing is Lead Safe Certified
Plumbing projects often require a lot of sanding, cutting, pounding, and demolition. These activities can release harmful dust and chips from lead-based paint into the air and sometimes result in lead poisoning in adults and children. On April 22, 2008 the Environmental Protection Agency took measures to prevent home lead... Read More
Preventing Clogged Drains
The problems plumbers are most frequently hired to fix also tend to be the easiest to avoid in the first place. Clogged drains are a serious problem if left ignored for too long, but keeping your drain free of clogs takes a very small amount of time and minimal effort.... Read More