There’s a chill in the air, and the temperature has started to drastically drop during the nights. This is when we know winter is right around the corner. Frozen faucets are not only an extremely frustrating mess to deal with, but also very costly and inconvenient. If frozen pipes strike fear in your heart, you’ll want to continue reading so you can winterize your exterior faucets! Disconnect from your faucets To begin, you will need to start with the basics: disconnect everything from your
When the weather is taking a deep nose dive into the cold dreary days, the risk of your pipes freezing and potentially bursting skyrockets. Unfortunately, during these cold dreary months, burst pipes are the most common denominator for property damage. The pipes that are most at the risk are those that are in areas where it is most cold in your home. For instance, pipes located in interior places such as basements, attics, and your garage. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean that
If only lighting a bunch of pumpkin spice candles were enough to prep your home for fall! While that is a crucial part of getting ready for the change of seasons, there are more important (and not exactly fun) things to prepare when you are a homeowner. Consider this information as everything you need to know before your house transitions from hot summer days to cool fall nights, and eventually freezing temperatures. A plumbing inspection of your home can help determine
Why Do My Drains Smell Bad? After a long day of scrubbing your kitchen clean, do you still smell something foul from the garbage disposal? What about the drain in your bathroom sink? It’s hard to feel like your home is truly clean unless it smells fresh as well. A plumbing system in a home that generates sewer-like odors is something that you want corrected right away. There are a number of reasons why drains can start to emit bad smells, from
Why are My Pipes Making Noises? Are you tired of those strange plumbing noises around your home? Generally speaking, plumbing systems should work silently. When pipes begin to get noisy, it’s because they require attention. Think about it as if your pipes where crying for help, banging, hissing, and hammering away with that annoying racket. Sometimes the noises are minor and don’t indicate a serious issue. However, reaching out for professional plumbing advice is ALWAYS recommended when it comes to noisy plumbing
Deciding to undergo renovations can be overwhelming, no matter how many times you’ve done it before. However, a little planning never hurt anybody. In fact, planning beforehand is a must if you want to renovate your home.
Deciding to undergo renovations can be overwhelming, no matter how many times you’ve done it before. However, a little planning never hurt anybody. In fact, planning beforehand is a must if you want to renovate your home. Whether its your first renovation or your 10th, knowing exactly what to prepare and drafting a plan can be overwhelming. That’s why we have made it simple for you with a quick checklist that will make your renovation life as undisruptive as possible. WISH AWAY! Start
Toilets are the best seat in the house! You’re expected to remain seated for the entire “performance”. They treat us well and keep us clean, and the best part is they don’t tell anyone what they’ve seen. Admit it, we have all sat on the toilet and turned the WASHROOM into a THINKING ROOM. Some of our best and worst thoughts come from sitting on that seat, but the best part is when life gives you $#!T you can flush it
Chances are if you’re reading this then you’re wondering if you need a water softener. Water softeners are a useful appliance that helps to remove the hard water in your home. If you are like many other homeowners, you probably do not pay much attention to your water softener.
What is a sump pump and why do you need one? A sump pump is a pump that sits at the bottom of your house to prevent any dampness from building up and clear all water from your house in the case of a flooding. It is very common to find sump pumps in basements suites and in houses where the foundation of the house is below the water line. These are the residences that are most at risk of flooding. A sump
