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24
Apr

How Long Will My Toilet Last?

A toilet is an essential part of any home. You probably can’t imagine your home without one, but due to the nature of them, they are often overlooked appliances. It’s not usually the first thing that comes to mind during a home renovation. Although most homeowners probably have never asked, “Just how long will my toilet last?” or, “Is there

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10
Apr

My Air Conditioner Was Damaged During A Storm

What Should I Do When My HVAC Unit Is Damaged By Floods Or Storms? What does a flood, blizzard, rainstorm, or hailstorm have in common? All of them can cause a variety of problems with your home in the aftermath. This includes damage to your HVAC unit. There are several different ways in which one of these storm types can

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27
Mar

What Causes Drain Backup?

Drains serve a very significant purpose, and yet they are among the most neglected fixtures. Not many people are interested in finding out the health and condition of the drains. Whether it is the drain in the bathroom or toilet, whether it is the one connected to the kitchen sink or the main drain connected to the city sewer line,

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13
Mar

How To Lower My Water Bill

Why is my water bill so high? A high water bill is discomforting for more than one reason. It is obvious that your wallet would feel the pinch, and you would want to prevent that dent. A high water bill clearly indicates that you are using more water or wasting water. This is concerning as water wastage should be taken

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13
Feb

My Water Is Brown

Have you ever turned the faucet in your bathroom on or the tap on your sink and found brown water? If you haven’t, it is only a matter of time. Every homeowner has the day when one has to wonder, why is my water brown? Why is My Water Brown? Let us begin with a caveat. Your water may be

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30
Jan

My Air Conditioner Is Blowing Hot Air

Why is my air conditioner blowing hot air? An air conditioner is supposed to blow and circulate cool air. Why does it blow hot air? Just as a heater may not heat the indoor air, and you may continue to feel the chill, an air conditioner may fail to cool your indoor air and you may have hot air blowing

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16
Jan

Why Is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water?

The air conditioner is supposed to circulate cool air. It is not supposed to leak water, but every once in a while you would find your air conditioner leaking water. It is not normal, but it is not uncommon. Before we delve into the details of why your air conditioner is leaking water, let us understand the difference between condensation

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2
Jan

My Toilet is Flushing Twice

There are some pesky things at home that you may be willing to live with. The odd mouse or rat, a lazy lizard, a few flies or the ants. You may be willing to stay put with your now deformed pillow and still be able to find comfort when you mess it up just to have enough fluff and stability.

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19
Dec

Easy Plumbing Tips

The old saying “A stitch in time, saves nine,” is and adage that applies to plumbing maintenance around your home. Simple regular maintenance checks will keep everything flowing without issue. Don’t wait until leaks become expensive floods. Plumbing Maintenance Made Easy In case of emergencies make sure you know where and how to shut off the main water supply to

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5
Dec

Why Is My Faucet Leaking?

Faucets are one of the most crucial aspects of a home’s structure, and homeowners who fail to maintain them are placing themselves at risk for serious damages. In addition to disrupting our sleeping patterns, a leaky faucet also serves to increase the cost of our utility bills and cause annoying disturbances in the household. Learning About The Common Causes For

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