Your Holiday Season HVAC Checklist
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The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is underway! Although your plate is already full with shopping, cooking, and decking the halls in preparation for visits from family and friends, it’s important to make time for some essential home maintenance. Keeping your guests comfortable and safe is just as important as feeding them good […]
Looking for a New St. Cloud Plumber? Ask These 5 Questions
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If you are in the market for a plumber, it’s wise to take the time to find a reputable plumber whom you want to work with for all of your plumbing need – whatever they might be. Waiting until you have a plumbing emergency and then desperately searching for a plumber – any plumber – […]
Finding the Right Faucet for You
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If you have a faucet that needs replacing or if you’re thinking about upgrading a faucet or two in your home, there’s a lot to consider and there are a lot of different models from which to choose. If price is your primary concern, it’s important to remember that sometimes the cheapest choice comes with hidden expenses […]
Sump Pumps: Do I Need One?
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You’ve heard of sump pumps, but do you know what they actually do and whether or not your home or office needs one? If you don’t have a professionally installed sump pump in your home, you’re probably not as protected from flooding or damaging moisture as you could be. Water damage in any form is costly […]
Top 6 Advantages of Advanced Water Filtration Systems
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The water that we drink and use in our homes and offices is first treated in a water treatment plant that renders it relatively safe but that doesn’t necessarily optimize it for use. Further, on the journey from the water treatment facility to our taps, water can absorb additional contaminates. Today’s advanced water filtration systems […]
Snaking vs. Hydrojetting – Which Cleans Drains Better?
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If you have a slow or clogged drain, you likely have questions about how to get it back up and running. Can you simply do it yourself with a snake purchased at the hardware store or do you need to bring in a professional? It’s a great question, and the answer depends upon what’s happening […]
Drain Cleaners: Are They a Good Idea?
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If your pipes aren’t draining the way you’d like, you may be tempted to pour one of those chemical drain cleaners down the drain and be done with the problem. After all, the bottled cleaners all claim to replace the services of profession plumbers. Before you pour your hard earned money down the drain, however, […]
Avoiding Plumbing Myths
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Most home and business owners don’t pay a lot of attention to their plumbing systems – until a problem arises. There are some plumbing myths floating around out there, however, that you may be tempted to rely upon. Acquaint yourself with these myths, and you won’t fall victim to their sometimes damaging effects. If you […]
Fats, Oils, and Grease Don’t Belong in Your Kitchen Sink
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You’ve probably heard it before, but it bears repeating, you shouldn’t put fats, oils, or grease down your kitchen sink. While you probably wouldn’t pour bacon fat down your drain, that’s not the end of the story. The fats and oils that you use while cooking can end up sticking to your pipes and attracting […]
Smart Bathrooms Have Arrived
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It was only a matter of time before bathroom plumbing fixtures got smart, and that time has arrived. If it’s time for a new bathroom fixture – or you’re ready for a complete remodel – there are modern fixtures that will not only suit your needs but that can also help you conserve water and save money […]