As a homeowner, the inner workings of your house can be mystifying. However, it is important to understand the basics of how your house works, including how your house’s plumbing system is set up. This is especially important for maintenance and prevention issues–after all, a small problem, if left unaddressed, can turn into big, expensive…
Winter’s nearly over, and with the change in weather comes increased motivation to get necessary repairs made in your home. Plumbing issues can cause roadblocks in the effective running of your household, so taking care of them first and foremost is an excellent use of your time and resources. Here are our go-to Spring Plumbing…
If you’re like most people, unclogging your toilet is low on your list of enjoyable activities. However, when those pipes clog, they need instant attention to prevent further clogging, overflowing, and unnecessary house calls to remedy any damage. Despite the technological advancements we enjoy in the modern world, no one has dreamed up a technology…
While freezing temperatures are often responsible for burst pipes in the winter, trees and shrubs pick up the task during the summer and early fall months. These roots are incredibly strong and can crush a pipe and grow inside, wreaking havoc on your plumbing system and contaminating the water that flows into your home. Why…
This morning, Portland’s Water Bureau issued a city-wide boil notice. The problem? E. coli and signs of fecal matter have been detected in three separate tests of the water in two Mt. Tabor reservoirs over the past three days. Portland currently supplies 935,000 customers in the metro area, and the reservoirs in question serve 670,000…
With more and more people making the choice to stay in their homes and upgrade or renovate instead of selling, homeowners are on the watch for more comfortable, luxurious upgrades for their bathrooms. Escapism trends can be found in bathrooms that possess spa-like amenities and design. If you want to create a bathroom with allure,…
Dishwashers leak occasionally. We know this. However, a frequently-leaking dishwasher that ruins your flooring, burdens you with daily cleanup, and seeps through to lower levels of your home (or the apartment below yours – sorry, neighbor!) need not be a permanent state of affairs. There are three main areas that cause problems in dishwashers: hosing,…
Shocking as it may sound, the average American household’s leaks can account for over 10,000 gallons of water lost every year. Leaks in homes like yours may waste up to 1 trillion gallons annually on a nationwide scale. With undetected trickles causing this much waste, consider the amount of water lost when we brush our…
With one of the coldest winters in recent memory upon us, the threat of pipes freezing and bursting is real. Pipes that freeze and then defrost have an increased chance of bursting, causing water leaks that can lead to floods that damage the structure of your home as well as your valuables. One way to…
Getting a bathroom clean takes work. However, a little (or a lot) of elbow grease does nothing without the proper cleaners, each designed for a specific surface. Read on for tips, techniques, and which cleaners to use on which surfaces. Success Tip: Be sure to consult manufacturer details for exact uses and methods for each…
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