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The Several Uses of Hydrogen Peroxide
Ok, here’s a little chemistry quiz: What has antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and bleaching properties, can be found in any drug store, and can save you time and money on household cleaning while posing no hazard to your health or the environment? Give up? It’s H₂O₂, more commonly known as hydrogen peroxide. What was once widely… Continue reading The Several Uses of Hydrogen Peroxide
Common Signs of Contaminated Tap Water
It’s estimated that 90% or more home water supplies are Tap Water Contamination to some extent. And now for the good news: the degree of contamination in most homes is not enough to negatively impact your healthy or plumbing fixtures and pipes. But let’s say you have a water quality issue more serious than the… Continue reading Common Signs of Contaminated Tap Water
How to Better Organize Your Bathroom
When you move into a home or complete a bathroom remodel, everything is so neat and orderly. Nothing out of place, and no item there that doesn’t belong elsewhere. Assuming you’ve experienced that feeling before, how long did it last? A month, two, three, maybe even longer? Regardless of how much time elapses, sooner or… Continue reading How to Better Organize Your Bathroom
Your “New House” Checklist
Closing day has come and gone and the house is yours – congrats! Whether it’s your first or your fifth, there’s still bound to be a mix of emotions – HVAC systems from joy and anticipation to feeling a bit overwhelmed just thinking about all the unpacking, organizing, and decorating just waiting to get done.… Continue reading Your “New House” Checklist
Here’s How to Keep Your Bathroom Mildew-Free
With the constant moisture, humidity, and sometimes inadequate ventilation, it’s no wonder bathrooms are so susceptible to mildew. This fungus is not only unsightly when it appears on ceilings, walls, tile, and grout, it can set off an array of respiratory issues including allergies and asthma. So, what’s the best way to win the war… Continue reading Here’s How to Keep Your Bathroom Mildew-Free
Why Are My AC Costs Rising?
Did you know that keeping your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter accounts for about 25% of your home’s total electricity usage? It’s no wonder homeowners are always on the hunt for tips and tricks to save money. Yet one contributor often overlooked is the HVAC system itself. Sure, adjusting the… Continue reading Why Are My AC Costs Rising?
Water Hammer and How to Prevent It
Water hammer, or hydraulic shock, is a rapid rise in pressure that occurs when there is a sudden change in fluid velocity after the sudden opening or closing of a faucet or a sudden pump start-up or stoppage. This can cause major problems like backflow and an increase in flow rate and banging water pipes.… Continue reading Water Hammer and How to Prevent It
A Sump Pump for Your Sump Pump
Does your sump pump have an easy life, or does it get called into action on a regular basis? Either way, it won’t last forever, and the worst time to prove that point is while it’s busy removing water from your basement. You see, other than reaching the point where it no longer makes economic… Continue reading A Sump Pump for Your Sump Pump
How to Unblock a Shower Drain
There’s nothing uncommon about a blocked shower drain. That’s the bad news. The good news is that by knowing what to expect, you can be amply prepare to clear a clog in the moment and take steps to prevent them. Here’s how: Boiling water Boil a tea kettle or pot full of water and simply… Continue reading How to Unblock a Shower Drain
Common Signs of a Cracked or Blocked Sewer
Certain things happen around your house you’d prefer not to deal with. But they happen anyway, because pleasant or unpleasant, certain tasks and mishaps simply can’t be avoided. Take a blocked sewer drain, for example. Since most of these pipes reside underground, you can’t see them – inside or out. But that doesn’t mean you… Continue reading Common Signs of a Cracked or Blocked Sewer
