July 3, 2014
When landscaping your property, it is very important to think about what you’re planting as you don’t want to end up having to dig roots out of your sewer. Removing root blockages in sewage pipes can be an expensive exercise, and prevention is best.
June 24, 2014
Use the WaterSense Label as a Guide for Your Plumbing Fixtures Would you like to reduce your water consumption at home? If your answer is yes, you should take a close look at the WaterSense label on your plumbing fixtures. The label will give you an indication whether the fixtures are water-efficient.
June 17, 2014
Toilets that leak on a regular basis may not seem like a major concern, but a leaking toilet can really run your water bill up – not to mention the annoying sounds that can fill your home when you’re trying to sleep or just get some peace and quiet. A leaking toilet can also cause …
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June 10, 2014
In healthy adults with no skin complications, third-degree burns can occur after about five minutes in a shower of 120-degree Fahrenheit water. The elderly, young children and the infirm burn much more readily at the same temperature. In fact, because these individuals and children have thinner, more delicate skin, scalding can occur in half the time …
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June 3, 2014
Talking about hard or soft water seems bizarre because, after all, water is liquid — “hard” and “soft” as you usually use those terms wouldn’t seem to apply. But “hard” and “soft” also describe the amount of minerals in the water. Water that has minerals in it, like magnesium or calcium, is considered hard. The …
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March 15, 2012
Even here in usually sunny greater Orlando area, we have a few nights each winter that get below freezing. All it takes is a few hours for your plumbing pipes to freeze and possibly burst. Who wants an inconvenient loss of access to water, a mess to clean up and a repair bill? To avoid …
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