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In many ways, your water heater is the heart of your home’s plumbing system. It gives you hot water on demand. But when a water heater fails, it’s an emergency that requires immediate attention. And just like with a heart, the best way to keep your water heater happy and healthy for years to come […]

Heavy rain can wreak havoc on your home. Severe rainstorms have caused $226.9 billion in damages in the U.S. since 1980. And while many of us are lucky enough to avoid the megastorms that make national news, even your everyday rainstorms can hurt your home if you’re not prepared.    Keeping your home safe from […]

Droughts are the bane of many a landscaper. You work tirelessly to create a beautiful lawn, full of gorgeous grass and foliage, and then all at once it disappears. Even just a few days of drought can severely damage your plant life if you aren’t prepared for it. And continuously starting over can get expensive […]

  Everyone experiences it at some point in their lives. One moment you’re enjoying a movie or dinner, and suddenly everything goes black and quiet. Your first instinct is to look out the window and see if the lights are out everywhere else. If the whole neighborhood is black, the next thing on your mind […]

Most homeowners are intimately familiar with the late fall ritual of frantically winter-proofing every pipe in the system to avoid any unfortunate disasters when the temperatures hit freezing. And while it’s true that wintertime boasts temperatures that wreak havoc on an unprepared plumbing system, it’s far from the only time of year that can cause […]

If you live in a home built before 1960, chances are your plumbing system is made of galvanized steel or iron pipes. Galvanized pipes were the standard in homebuilding for decades, but times have changed, and many homeowners are making the switch to alternatives like copper.    But do you really need to worry about […]

Does your toilet have a weak flush? Do you have to hold the flush handle down for a few seconds to make sure that everything gets flushed away? Troubleshooting toilets can be a nightmare. With all those tubes, valves, chains and levers, it can be tough to even get a grasp on how everything in […]

When it comes to trending topics around homeownership, most discussions used to be about energy efficiency. Now that energy-efficient appliances have become more common, homeowners are starting to spend more time learning about ways to create a healthier environment at home.   In a study by the Farnsworth Group, over 40% of homeowners aged 25-34 […]

Buying a newly constructed home is the preferred route for homebuyers who have specific needs and desires for their home. If you demand total control over your home’s features, from the layout and exterior siding to the flooring material and countertops, getting a custom-built home is the best way to go.    The new construction […]

Even small pipe issues can lead to huge disasters, and you understandably want to avoid water damage. In an older house, it can be tempting to jump straight to gutting and replacing the plumbing system, but a full upgrade is a large undertaking. While there’s no denying that newer systems perform better, save money in […]