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 […]
Protect Your Plumbing! by GoGreen Plumbing
We can all get a little crazy sometimes when cleaning up around the house and forget that our plumbing system is not a “whole house” disposal system. Here are some reminders of what not to put down your water drainage pipes and some care to take when dealing with a plumbing issue. Don’t pore grease […]
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 […]
Heat Your Water Fast! by Go Green Plumbing
Who doesn’t get tired of waiting for the hot water when you turn on the shower or faucet? Ever add up those minutes in a week to see how much time is wasted watching perfectly good water go down the drain? Speaking of “water going down the drain”, studies show that billions of gallons of […]
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 […]
Freshen Your Garbage Disposal
Do you have a funky smell coming from around your sink? Does it get especially bad overnight? You may need to freshen up your garbage disposal. Food and gunk can collect in the intricate pieces that make up the disposal and lead to some pretty significant odors. So, how can you brighten that up and […]
How to Choose a Dishwasher
Choosing a dishwasher is much easier (and a lot more fun) than in the past! In the past, there were very limited options. You basically could only choose which color you wanted. Now, options are endless it seems. Options include traditional dishwashers with basically just a “start” feature and to high-end options with sleek and […]
Plumbing Leaks Can Make Pests Feel Welcome
Plumbing leaks may seem like a nuisance problem that can ‘just wait’. However, did you know that water leaks can also attract pests? Just like all animals, cockroaches and mice need three basic things – shelter, food and water. In fact, they can go without food for an extended period of time, but just days […]
When Should You Replace Your Sump Pump?
If you have a basement with sump pump, you have likely spent the last few months worrying about its stability in the face of the heavy rains we’ve had lately. So, how do you know when it is time to replace your sump pump? There are a few key tip offs that the time is […]
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 […]
