When it comes to natural disasters, hurricanes hold the advantage of (usually) providing plenty of warning before striking land. This can give you the opportunity to board up your doors and windows, secure valuable belongings, and head to higher land well before the rains start. However, in addition to taking these protective measures, you’ll want

Summer is a popular time to invite friends and family to your home for cookouts, pool parties, or just to hang out around the fire pit at night to enjoy an adult beverage and good conversation. While hosting these events is sure to be enjoyable, entertaining large groups of people in your home can tax your

In the market for a new water heater? You have a number of options to choose from, but increasingly homeowners are considering hybrid electric heat-pump water heaters as an alternative to the traditional gas-powered variety. Before you take the plunge, consider the pros and cons of hybrid water heaters. Pros Hybrid water heaters work by

A septic system serves an important need in everyday life and it can last for years if properly maintained. For many homeowners, it’s almost magical. Things go down the drain and you just have it pumped out later. But improper use and failure to maintain a septic tank can be costly to repair or replace.

You’ve opted for the space and energy savings provided by tankless water heating, but the decision making process is not yet over. The next big choice has plagued numerous homeowners over the years: gas or electric? Each option has its merits and neither is appropriate in all situations. The following are a few key considerations

Not everyone comes armed with professional plumber tools, which is probably a good thing. Can you imagine the damage that untrained/amateur homeowners could do if they had easy access to tools like giant pipe wrenches, tube cutters and a propane torch? Part of being a quality plumber isn’t just helping unclog people’s drains; people in this profession have