Making the most of your outdoor living spaces has been trending for quite a few years now, with elaborate backyard kitchens becoming more and more popular. With built-in cabinets, countertops, and grills, you don’t have to run back and forth from the indoor kitchen to prepare a meal. And what’s a kitchen without installing outdoor…
What is a hose bib?
A hose bib is essentially a faucet on the outside of your home that taps into the main water line. Instead of splitting off to go to the kitchen, the bathroom, laundry room, and other interior areas that need water, a line will lead to an exterior wall. A simple faucet is affixed to the…
Take Precautions: How Rain Can Affect Your Plumbing
If you’re wondering whether heavy rain can affect your plumbing, we have both a short and long answer: yes and no. If your draining systems, gutters, house grade are all in check then no matter how hard the rain is, your home will be safe. However, if you have clogged drains or gutters, that’s a…
Smells Like Sewage? Here’s Why
Smelling sewage outside or in your home can feel and be alarming. There are a variety of causes, fortunately not all of them major. With that said, don’t take too deep of a breath (if it’s smelly), and know that you have a team ready to help. Not only that, but we have this article…
Top Four Pipes You Should Know
1804 gave us America’s first plumbing system. If you might have found a home without plumbing then, you certainly will not today. Or at least we hope not! Well, with a plumbing system come a variety of different pipes. Fortunately, plumbers know exactly what they are and what to do when they leak, clog up…
Prevent Those Winter Plumbing Problems In Your Central, Oregon Home
Bend is a beautiful city in Central Oregon with much to offer to its visitors and locals in both summer and winter. It’s an especially popular destination during the winter holidays. So many welcome the New Year in a cozy cabin, surrounded by trees and snow. Whether you live in Bend, or have rentals there,…
Gifts for You and Your Home
Tis’ the Season We’ve got some goodies for you! Holidays are a great time to give to loved ones and beyond. We hope your home is a place you love and enjoy. What better way to guarantee that than home improvements? Everyone loves them and they increase the value of homes. Win – win. And…
Three Reasons to Get a Bathroom Remodel
If you’ve been hesitating about investing into a bathroom remodel, hesitate no longer! We’re here to explain the reasons why it’s important to consider. And ultimately, with home being a popular space (especially now), it’s no doubt worth the investment. Here they are: To get more space. In many cases, bathrooms are too crowded, especially…
How to Find Water Shut Off Valve in Your Home
One of the most important things to know about the plumbing in your home is the location of your water shut off valve. That’s because this valve controls the water flow to the entire house. If you find your home being flooded, you need to know where the water shut off is so you can…
What You Need To Know About Hybrid Water Heaters And Saving Money
Need a new water heater? If yes, this is for you! If not, well, you’ll probably need one down the road so it’ll still be good to know this information. Learn how you can start saving money and energy and what resources are available for you! Heat Pump Water Heaters (aka Hybrids) Heat pump water…