Helping Your Garbage Disposal Survive the Holidays
At this time of the year many people are planning for parties and large family meals in their homes. With that in mind, give some consideration to how all this might affect your garbage disposal. The best way to kill a festive mood is to have a stopped-up sink with a house full of guests. […]
Hot Water Heater Temperature Changes
Does it seem to you that the hot water in your shower runs out quicker now that the weather has turned colder? Well, it might not be your imagination. Cold weather can be hard on some appliances, and your hot water heater is one of them. With the dropping temperatures, the cold water coming into […]
Dealing With a Flooded Basement
For individuals who have basements, dealing with water problems may be something you have dealt with, or something you worry about dealing with. Whichever may be the case, there are a few things you need to know to help prevent flooding in your basement, in addition to understanding what to do if or when […]
Winter-Prep For Outdoor Plants and Containers
While winterizing your home and outdoor plumbing is of the utmost importance, there’s one more item on the winter-prep chorelist to consider: outdoor plants and containers. All those beautiful flowers and plants in containers that decorated your patio, deck or front porch will soon be gone due to colder weather. So, what needs to be done to […]
Are Your Outdoor Faucets Ready For Winter?
With cooler weather right around the corner, we all are thinking about what we need to do to get our homes ready for the dropping temperatures. Unfortunately, many people forget about their outside water faucets, resulting in bursting water hoses, hose bibs, or pipes when freezing weather arrives. So, what can help prevent this from […]
Get Your Home Ready For Winter
Fall is such a pretty time of year. Beautiful sunny days with low humidity make it an enjoyable time for outings and get togethers. With all that sunshine and blue skies, you might not want to think about the winter days to come, but its important that you do. Getting your home ready for […]
Easy Water Conservation For All by Go Green Plumbing
Water…so necessary to life, but something a lot of us take for granted. When we need it, we turn a knob, push a button, or grab a bottle. But what if you turn that knob, or push that button, and no water appears? According to the US Government Accountability Office, 40 out of 50 states […]
Household Cleaners: Taking Control of Their Impact on You, Your Home and Environment
It’s no secret that we all enjoy living in a clean, germ-free home. That’s why we’re always looking for household cleaners that will effectively disinfect surfaces and keep our homes free of harmful organisms while removing dust and big and small stains. But beware. Many household cleaners can also negatively impact your family’s health and […]
The Joys of Outdoor Fountains by Go Green Plumbing
Are you a fan of outdoor fountains? Ever wondered about where to put one at your home? What about outside in a garden area? If you’re like me, you love your garden. And, if you’re an avid gardener, I’m sure you’re also a lover of the creatures that visit our gardens, such as birds, bees […]
Ways to Remove Mold by Go Green Plumbing
Mold buildup can be a nasty bathroom issue! Since mold loves dark, moist areas, our bathrooms provide perfect homes for these unwelcome spores. But, don’t despair. Although, one of the most common problems in homes, if not allowed to get out of hand, it is also one of the more easily solved problems. An “ounce […]
