If you live in California, you know the importance of conserving water. Things like limiting your time in the shower and turning off the faucet while you brush your teeth are common sense, but there are some more hidden ways you may be wasting water. It’s never a bad idea to do a quick refresh […]
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We all know how stinky and gross our drains can get. There is a science to it, and there are specific things you should do to keep your drains clean. You don’t want to be the person whose house smells bad because you didn’t know how to keep your drains clean. We all want a
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Hard water is characterized by its mineral composition. Large amounts of calcium, iron and various other substances can cause serious damage to the piping of your home through mineral buildup. If you have hard water, one of the first locations you are likely to see evidence of buildup is the toilets. Water sits in the
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How to Protect Your Pet and Your HVAC This Fall Your pet had a great summer. You went to the park, the lake, the beach, and for long walks around the neighborhood. You dealt with the shedding, bathed away sweaty dog smells, and kept your friend cool on the hottest days. Now temperatures are falling
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Being mindful of saving water during the winter months seems a little counter-intuitive. Isn’t there plenty of water out there already? In fact, there are many ways that water can be wasted during the winter months, and by following some water-saving tips, you can help to prevent a water shortage during the spring and summer
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Water Use and Energy According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the question is posed about “what water use and energy have to do with each other. In most cases, electricity or gas are used to heat water, and this costs you money. In addition, your water utility uses energy to purify and pump water to
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Dealing with simple clogs If you can’t find the clog in the pop-out or the trap, you can remove the P-trap and P-trap arm as one unit and clean out the drain line in the wall. Note: This is usually where you will find a ring if it accidentally falls into the drain. Try not
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Worn-Out Float Ball If you have a float ball in your toilet tank and it’s partially submerged, or has water inside it, you need to replace it. Shut off the water supply at the supply stop (or the main, if there is no supply stop), and flush the toilet. Unscrew the float from the float
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Hot water options If your water heater is more than 10 years old and has not been maintained, it may be approaching the end of its useful life. If it’s leaking or showing signs of rust, it definitely needs to be replaced. So consider your options before it goes kaput and you have to make a rushed decision to
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