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When your water smells or tastes funny, you may purchase a single point-of-use filter that purifies the drinking water from your kitchen faucet. However, this is an isolated solution for a problem that likely affects your entire plumbing system. If... Read More

When you think of cleaning your drains, what comes to mind the quickest? We hope it isn’t a plastic bottle of liquid “drain cleaner” found on the shelf of a grocery or convenience store. We understand if it is—“drain cleaning”... Read More

When it comes to finding the right heater, you need to consider all of your options. Boilers make for excellent heating systems, and it’s hardly surprising that they remain among the most popular types of heaters in our area. At... Read More

When you have a plumbing leak under the sink, you’re bound to notice pools of water forming near the source. But your plumbing system is a complex network of pipes and drains, so you may not always notice leaks as... Read More

Practically nothing may well be more discouraging than getting up on a cold and wintery day and then realize that the warm water isn’t working and that, unfortunately, you’re in for one very, very cold shower. Fortunately there are a... Read More

The most persistent and annoying of home plumbing problems is the slow or clogged drain. Homeowners often assume that clogs are simply a part of life, and they must deal with them a few times a year no matter what.... Read More

  While most hot water heaters, broilers, and gas stoves have safety features that reduce risks associated with the use of gas, leaks pose risks to health and property for all concerned. Consequently, it’s important for homeowners to know what... Read More

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To support your friends and family battling this disease and protect your own health, follow the PLEDGE. PREVENTION:  Ask my doctor what steps I can take that could reduce my risk of breast... Read More

Typically, you can expect your home’s hot water heater to last at least 10 years before it needs to be replaced with a new one. However, if you keep it properly maintained, you increase your chances of getting 15 years... Read More

Need to justify a second (or third, or fourth) cup of coffee today? There’s a holiday for that. Monday is National Coffee Day, CNN reports. A number of national chains are celebrating by offering — what else? — coffee. Dunkin’... Read More

Fall has finally arrived in Houston, Texas and although zing weather is probably a couple of months off, it isn’t too early to think about what you need to do before winter arrives. Chilly fall temperatures serve as a polite... Read More

Becoming a homeowner is a big responsibility. No longer can you call your building super to come and fix any little problem that may crop up, like a leaky faucet or a broken dishwasher. If you are a do-it-yourself type, this is... Read More