Cleaning Woodwork by Go Green Plumbing
Cleaning Woodwork Baseboards and intricate wood trim just seem to be a magnet for dust and dirt in even the cleanest homes. Given that white is a popular trim color, it is not that surprising that it shows every little speck of dust. Do you ever wonder if there is an easier way? While it […]
1 Ply or 2? by Go Green Plumbing
1-Ply Toilet Paper versus 2-Ply Toilet Paper At the most basic level, the difference between one-ply versus two-ply or even three-ply toilet tissue is pretty basic. Each ply of paper adds pulp, and therefore weight and absorbency. Therefore, the single ply toilet paper would typically not absorb as much moisture or provide the softness of […]
What to Flush, What Not to Flush by Go Green Plumbing
What to Flush, What Not to Flush I think we’ve all had that same question at one point in our life – is this really flushable? So many products now claim to be flushable – baby wipes, feminine hygiene products, etc. But what should you do to protect your pipes? Rest assured, we have answers. […]
Adjust Your Water Heater Temperature by Go Green Plumbing
Adjust Your Water Heater Temperature To Save Money Do you know what temperature your water heater is set to maintain? Most manufacturers will set them to about 140 degrees Fahrenheit, but that can pose a scalding danger and can cost you big money in the long run. One concern about lowering the temperature of […]
Could Your Trees be in Your Drain? by Go Green Plumbing
Is Your Drain Running Slow? It Could be Your Trees? Have you noticed that your drains just aren’t running as fast as they used to? Does it take a while for the sink to drain just a little water? It could be a culprit you may not think of – your trees. While we […]
Dishwasher Working Too Hard? by Go Green Plumbing
Is Your Dishwasher Working Harder Than Necessary? There are a few simple things that you can do to extend the life of your dishwasher and save you some dough. These tips are a great way to get started: Always load your dishwasher according to the manufacturer’s directions – it gets your dishes the cleanest […]
Winterize Water Features by Go Green Plumbing
Winterizing Water Features in the Landscape Water features come in many shapes and sizes from in ground koi ponds to small bird baths. For the purpose of this blog post, we will focus on the smaller water features that are not permanent (that is, in the ground). For large, permanent water features or those […]
Clean Gutters Save Roofs by Go Green Plumbing
Clean your Gutters to Keep Your Roof in Shape Maybe you haven’t thought about your gutters since the leaves started dropping in October, but now is the time to think about those gutters and what they do to protect your home. We often think about cleaning our gutters when it is obvious that they […]
Leaky Sink by Go Green Plumbing
Oh No! A Leak Under the Sink! You go to brush your teeth one Sunday night and you find that your bathroom floor is covered in water. What do you do? Wait – there is more water coming from inside the cabinet. Now what do you do?! First, grab a bucket (or in a […]
Getting a Handle on Home Organization
Do you have a junk drawer that catches everything? How about message boards littered with post cards, coupons, take out menus and random slips of paper with important information? Do you ever struggle to find what you need? Why not create a home binder with all the information you need right at your fingertips. First, […]
