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5 years ago

How to Fix A Leaky Spigot? A Step-by-step Guide

Outdoor water spigots are often a highly neglected water fixture in most homes. In extreme examples, they could go decades without proper maintenance or replacements. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), water leaks lead to over 1 trillion gallons of water wasted annually nationwide. Consider how much…

5 years ago

How Does a Septic System Work? 7 Things to Know

Septic systems are something most homeowners avoid addressing until absolutely necessary. Understandably, they can seem hard to repair, expensive, or difficult to maintain. However, they don’t need to be scary. With a good maintenance plan and regular inspections, a septic tank can easily last for years. More than 60 million…

5 years ago

How to Prevent Flooding in Your Home: 10 Ways to Try (updated 2023)

Water gushing through your home can wreak untold havoc on your property. This threat is posed by stormwater, floods, or plumbing issues. If you live in a flood zone area, this risk is greatly increased. What can you do against the unforeseen or unstoppable forces of nature? How about flood…

5 years ago

How to Install a French Drain: A Step-by-Step Guide

Plumbing can be an overlooked aspect of home management – when all is running well – but it is one of the most significant. We rely on proper plumbing throughout our day-to-day life whether we realize it or not: to use the restroom, wash our hands, shower, etc., and to…

5 years ago

How Can You Test the Air In Your House For Mold?

You’d know if you had mold… right? Don’t be so sure. Some mold can be so undetectable that it is not even visible. It can travel unseen through the air in the form of spores and spread effortlessly through any home or building. This spread can lead to troubling health…

5 years ago

What is Considered a Leak? A Quick Guide For You

Leaks are a huge and common problem, particularly in climates with more rain and storms. However, even dry areas can experience leaks, as they are not always weather-related. Leaks can be caused by faulty pipes, weather damage, or any number of issues. What exactly is considered a leak, though? How…

5 years ago

What Is Considered Water Damage?

Picture this: Your home endured a particularly heavy rain due to a tropical storm over the weekend and your roof and walls are damaged. If that wasn’t bad enough, your friend who lives 40 minutes away had water accumulate outside of his home, which made its way inside and caused…

5 years ago

How Long Does It Take to Dry Out Water Damage?

Floods and leaks can wreak havoc throughout the home and lead to extensive damage. With carpets, flooring, and furniture involved, unwelcome water quickly leaves its mark and affects 1 in 50 insured homes annually. Water damage spreads quickly and can harm most things in its path. The good news is…

5 years ago

What Does Mold in Walls Smell Like?

Everyone’s house has its own smell. Often, we grow so used to it that we don’t smell it anymore, except after returning home from visits or vacations. Sometimes, though, a house can have unpleasant and unwanted smells, and you are not sure where it comes from! It is possible this…

5 years ago

How Much Does It Cost to Remove Smoke Smell from House?

If you’ve recently suffered a massive fire or sustained smoke damage in your home, then you know firsthand the horrid effects the smell can have on your living environment. It’s unbearable to live with the smell on your walls; it can even be traumatizing to smell that stench in your…