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PLUMBING CONTRACTORS – MORE THAN JUST PLUMBERS There is a stark difference between plumbers and plumbing contractors.  Many people think they are the same but upon closer inspection we see [...]

Is your water heater more than 8 years old? DOE Rules Change for Residential Water Heaters In 2010, the Department of Energy published its final rules for residential water heaters and become [...]

Technologically advanced green products and, green practices in plumbing have led to a new program, called WaterSense, from the United States Environmental Protection Act (EPA). The WaterSense [...]

In recent posts we have taken a close look at Hydronic heating, how it work and the benefits it provides.  In this blog we look at how hydronic heating can provide great comfort for those [...]

Operating The Washing Machine Operating a washing machine is pretty simple. There are a few things to decide before you start your load of laundry, such as the size of the load (i.e., small, [...]

Plumbing Tips For Changing Seasons As spring/fall approaches, it is time to get ready for warmer weather. If you own a home there are plenty of items to check both inside and outside of the home. [...]

Holiday guests don’t just put a strain on your nerves, they’ll strain your plumbing, too. Guests already have a way of taxing your bed space and living space. The last thing you need is a [...]

Toilets use the most water in our homes. Every day, Americans flush 4.8 billion gallons of water down the toilet.  Reducing the amount of water that your toilet is flushing away will go a long [...]

Water Pressure Basics High water pressure is major cause of leaks, pipe damage, and wasted water. In this post we cover how to detect it, prevent it, and fix it.  Some might consider high water [...]

A half-gallon container can save you hundreds of gallons of water per year. Every day, the average person flushes a toilet 4.5 times. For many of those toilets, each twist of the handle dumps [...]