If your house is going to be filled with friends and family for the holidays, you'll probably be doing a lot of cooking and eating. That means you'll also be doing a lot of dishes. Unfortunately, with all the cooking and cleaning, you could end up with some serious clogs, especially if grease is washed down the drains. The best way to prevent grease clogs is to find something else to take some preventative measures.
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Are you concerned about a potential water leak somewhere in your home's plumbing? If so, you'll be looking for ways that you can detect a leak. Unfortunately, this is not always easy when plumbing can be hidden out of the way in places where you cannot see it. These tips will help you discover a leak in your plumbing:
Check The Water Meter
Do you have a water meter that shows you the current water use?
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Are you a homeowner? When was the last time that you had your furnace inspected by a professional? It's the middle of summer and it's understandable that you wouldn't want to stop and think about the coming winter months. But summertime is actually the best time to get your furnace checked out. There are a number of reasons why this is, but some of the most important reasons include:
Avoid delays: Have you ever had a year where you turned on your furnace for the first time and nothing happened?
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Discovering that you need brand-new kitchen pipes is never fun. In fact, when the old pipes have been continuously wetting your lower kitchen cabinets for months, and sending rivers of water into your basement, you may cringe at what it will cost to replace the pipes. Actually, the pipes aren't necessarily the biggest part of the problem. It is everything else you have to fix afterward. Here are three reasons why you will need three different contractors when you replace the kitchen plumbing.
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More room to roam, freedom from being packed in with neighbors, and a chance to reconnect with nature are just a few reasons to move away from the big city and into a more rural area. Unfortunately, unless you're specifically planning for a rugged lifestyle and not just escaping city traffic lights, there are a few services that need strong inspection and significant improvements before being comfortable. Here are a few plumbing and waste management issues to look out for in rural areas, as well as some suggested improvements.
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