Home Plumbing Maintenance: DIY vs. Professional Help
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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
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
Shower Safety and Maintenance
It’s the first place we go to get clean, yet it’s frequently the last place we think about when it comes to regular home maintenance and safety precautions. “Shower safety and maintenance” may sound a little goofy, but it’s just as important to think about as any other aspect of... 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