October 25, 2016
Orlando may be near the ocean, but that doesn’t mean we can afford to waste clean water. You can conserve this precious resource and lower your bills just by upgrading some of your bathroom and kitchen plumbing fixtures. Water-Saving Toilets The toilet the biggest water-hog in most homes, with older models using up to 6 …
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September 27, 2016
With the whole-home water filtration systems available today, there’s no need to put up with poor water quality in your Orlando-area home. Depending on the issue(s) you’re dealing with, you can have a system installed that improves your water quality using a filtering medium, a chemical process or ultraviolet (UV) light. These systems are specifically …
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May 12, 2016
Low water pressure is a common problem in many homes. This has an adverse effect on various residential water uses, from showers to watering the garden. The good news is that often you can do something about the problem.
April 28, 2016
It’s upsetting when you turn on the faucet and discolored hot water pours out, but this can happen for several reasons and they’re not all serious issues. How do you judge whether you need to call a plumbing professional? Learning what your discolored water could mean can help you decide:
March 15, 2016
A water heater is one appliance that’s often taken for granted until it fails suddenly and leaves a homeowner without any hot water, or worse, significant property damage. Thankfully, learning to recognize the telltale signs that the appliance is going bad can let you prevent this type of disaster. By paying attention to the following …
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November 24, 2015
Water is one of our most precious natural resources, yet we waste it far too often. Water-efficient plumbing fixtures can do so much to help conserve water usage. WaterSense, a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is a great resource for ways to use our water more efficiently, and the program also gives certifications …
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October 13, 2015
Tankless water heaters (also called demand water heaters) heat water on demand using a powerful gas burner or electric heating element. They don’t need or use a storage tank. This frees up some space in your home and allows you more options of where to install the tankless water heater. Here are some tips.
June 4, 2015
Although water is needed to sustain life, most Orlando homeowners could be a little more conservative with their usage. Day to day activities such as showering, laundry and dishwashing can take their toll on resources, but there are some simple steps you can take to prevent waste and reduce your water bill in the process. Here …
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April 7, 2015
If you’re looking to buy a new home, that means spending days driving all over town with a realtor trying to find something you like. But there is another option. Why not build a new home to accommodate your specific wants and needs? Here are five advantages of building a custom home.
January 22, 2015
Winterizing a vacant home in Florida means that you’ll need to verify all critical functions of your home are operating as they should. Besides locking and sealing your home up tightly, consider these other helpful tips to prevent damage while you’re away.
