With August 21st being World Senior Day, it is a time to celebrate getting older. That said, for many people, this is an opportunity to take a moment to learn about something whose aging we should not celebrate: old plumbing. Old plumbing can be a silent problem within the home, causing unseen issues and lurking CONTINUE READING »
When you’re preparing for this year’s 4th of July celebrations there’s a lot to consider: food and drinks, fireworks, your guest attendance; but, did you stop to think about your home’s plumbing? One of the biggest mistakes you can make is taking your home’s systems for granted, especially when you have people coming over; a CONTINUE READING »
Sometimes it can be intimidating to think of all the problems with our environment and easy to wonder exactly what you can do to help. After all, the impact that one household can have seems minimal. However, there is still plenty you can do to help planet Earth and, if we all work on it CONTINUE READING »
How often do we give thanks for a hot shower or a clean glass of water? Do our minds go to the inventors of these technologies? Our thanks should certainly go to them, but they should also go to the brave men that made those inventions possible. Memorial Day is celebrated to remember those courageous CONTINUE READING »
Spring is coming and everyone loves what comes with it. Warmer weather, beautiful new flowers blooming, and your light rainstorms. While all that rain can surely be relaxing and set the tone for some springtime romance, it can also have a much less romantic effect on your home. Those rainstorms could spell disaster, but with CONTINUE READING »
It seems that with every passing year, new and improved appliances hit the market. Quite often, it is difficult to keep up with the newest technologies and because you don’t purchase these items on a daily basis, more research is needed before buying. One of the appliances that is continuously evolving is the water heater. CONTINUE READING »
You lock your doors when you leave and before you retire at night. You also may set a security alarm, have motion-activated lights, or simply a water filter. If you’re worried about someone coming into your home to harm your family, you also might consider a defensive weapon or a trained dog. No matter the CONTINUE READING »
Food for thought: there are still areas of the world that do not use indoor plumbing and have what we would consider ‘ancient’ waste removal systems. This can mean that untreated sewage ends up in ditches or even the street. Luckily, for us, our indoor plumbing has advanced sewage systems, and a simple pull of CONTINUE READING »
Not so long ago, women were expected to stay at home with their children, fix supper, and clean house. A little more recently, women began taking jobs outside of the home and even outside of teaching. During World War II, many industries saw an influx of women because the men were away at war, but CONTINUE READING »
While you might believe in ghosts, your home probably isn’t haunted. After watching a horror flick, you might hear boards creaking, or things going bump in the night, but in all likelihood, there is a reasonable explanation. Very often, that explanation can relate back to the plumbing of your home. Opting for an annual plumbing CONTINUE READING »
