How to Increase or Decrease the Water Pressure in Your Home
Have you found that the water pressure coming out of your shower or sink just isn’t cutting it? Or maybe it’s too powerful and almost blasting out of the kitchen faucet? This could point to problems within your plumbing, or it may be a simple issue with your pressure regulator. Here’s what you need to […]
Pink Mold in Your Bathroom: What Is It & How Do You Get Rid of It?
Have you ever seen a pink film in your bathroom and wished you could get rid of this “mold?” It’s not actually mold! It’s a bacteria known as Serratia marcescens, which is often caused by plumbing leaks. If you suspect a leak has sprung in your home’s plumbing system, DON’T DELAY in calling a professional! […]
Troubleshoot 5 Common Dishwasher Problems
Is your dishwasher not working? Is it making a racket? Are your dishes coming out dirty or spotted? It could be in need of repair or replacement. You rely on this home appliance, so here are five common dishwasher problems that many homeowners experience plus their solutions and maintenance tips. If your dishwasher simply isn’t […]
Keep Your Yard Green and Thriving All Summer Long with Drought Tolerant Texas Plants
Every Texan knows the struggle of keeping a green lawn during the hot summer months, especially when we’re in a drought. We’ve put together a list of some of the best drought tolerant plants for North Texas, so you can keep your yard and garden looking green and beautiful all season long, no matter what […]
8 Easy Ways to Save Money at Home This Summer
Whether you want to save up some money for that summer vacation, add a bit to your savings account, or just cut back on the energy use in your home, there are plenty of ways to do it! Here are some great summer energy saving tips that you can take advantage of starting today. 1. […]
Plumbing Issues a Home Inspector Often Misses
A standard home inspector is hired to find indications that there may be problems with your potential home purchase. But because they don’t specialize in plumbing and aren’t required to thoroughly assess all aspects of a home. Since they are not licensed in plumbing, they often miss things that can potentially cost a new homeowner […]
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Damage?
Water damage can be serious. Whether from a burst pipe or bad weather, it needs to be dealt with quickly to avoid more lasting damage to your home, such as mold. Does your homeowner’s insurance cover water damage? If it doesn’t, how can you find coverage that does? Here’s what you need to know about […]
7 of the Most Common Plumbing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When it comes to plumbing, good intentions do not necessarily make for good decisions. To help prevent you from flushing money down the drain, we’ve gathered some of the most common plumbing mistakes we see, so you can avoid them! Mistake #1: Overusing Drain Cleaners While cleaning out your drains regularly is a good idea, […]
Why Your House Smells Like Septic Gas and How to Fix It
Do you smell that? If it smells like rotten eggs, your home might have a problem. Septic tanks and the plumbing systems are designed to keep foul odors out of your home, but malfunctions can occur. When septic odors come wafting into your house, it’s not only extremely unpleasantbut can be dangerous. Learn about the […]