Noisy Faucets – What to do!
Do you have a faucet that is absolutely driving you up a wall with the noise it makes? Maybe it is a high pitched squeal or screech. You’ve probably tried to ignore it – after all, maybe it will go away on its own – right? Unfortunately, it likely won’t go away on its […]
Does Your Economy Setting Really Save You Money?
If you have purchased a water heater, dishwasher, dryer or washing machine recently, you have probably seen that most models contain a setting that promises more economical operation. In fact, most of these appliances purport to save you money through decreased water consumption as well as lowered electrical or gas use. But, does it really […]
Don’t Buy a Home Without Inspecting the Septic System
Your home is one of the biggest investments you make. For most homeowners your mortgage accounts for over 30% of your monthly income. So, you know you need to get an inspection before investing that kind of dollars. However, most homeowners overlook one often overlooked, but really expensive piece of equipment crucial to the smooth […]
Preparing Your Plumbing for a Vacation
Are you planning a long weekend in the Bahamas? Maybe a week in Mexico or the Catskills? While you are busy planning your action packed (or nap packed) vacation, take a minute to care for your home as only you can. The last thing you want to happen after your relaxing vacation is to come […]
To Bleach or Not To Bleach. That is the question.
We’ve all been there. The toilet ring is horrible. The white towels have lost their “whiteness” and shine. Maybe you have a porcelain serving bowl that, well, just lacks that luster. What do you do? It’s easy to reach for the chlorine bleach. Bleach it and forget it so to speak. But what does the […]
How to Reduce Water Usage in Your Landscape
Do you feel like you are using too much water in keeping up your landscape? The US Environmental Protection Agency thinks that many of us are too. That is why they created the WaterSense program to help you have a beautiful landscape that doesn’t cost a fortune to install or maintain. Some key components of […]
How to Spot Water Leaks Early
I know it is frustrating to hear that drip – drip – drip of a leak. But that tedious sound isn’t the worst part of a small leak. It’s the fact that a small leak can easily and quickly turn into a really big leak with much bigger consequences than getting on your last nerve. […]
Appliances Got a Funky Smell?
Do your kitchen and laundry appliances have a smell that is . . . well, not too fresh? If so, your appliances may be holding in water that is meant to be flushed out at the end of the cycle. But never fear, there is nothing wrong with your appliance or plumbing, this is […]
Setting Up a Hydroponic Garden
Hydroponic gardening is the practice of growing plants in water. This soil less gardening method has been used in ancient times in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Floating Gardens of China. Since then, some other countries, like Holland and Germany have successfully commercialized hydroponic gardening. Hydroponic gardening is preferable to traditional soil planting […]
Low Maintenance Landscapes
Are you looking for a way to spend less time maintaining your landscape this summer and more time enjoying it? If so, you are not alone. But how do you develop a landscape that looks nice and fresh but doesn’t require a lot of time, energy and water to maintain? There are many ways […]
