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Automatic Watering Systems, Pros and Cons
There’s no doubt that an automatic watering system (sprinklers) is a terrific convenience and an advantage in maintaining your lawn and landscaping in peak condition. If you’re thinking of investing in an underground irrigation system, here’s what you should know. A…
Tips on Caring for your Air Conditioning System
Always contact a professional technician if your air conditioning system needs repair rather than routine maintenance. You can count on your tech to check and remediate problems such as insufficient refrigerant, refrigerant leaks, duct leakage in your central system,…
Time for a Bluetooth Shower Speaker!
You’re the quintessential music lover. There’s always music playing in your house, in your car, when you jog, when you’re doing yardwork. We get the picture! You’ve even managed to steam some of your electronics into oblivion playing music while you shower. So now it…
Do I Need a New Septic System?
Your septic system is one of those necessities you rely on, but don’t really think about. Sure, you know to have the tank pumped every 3-5 years, you’re careful not to dump grease down your drain, and you use ‘septic safe’ toilet paper. What you may not realize,…
The Important Pumps in Your Home
There are a number of different water systems in your home, each requiring a specific type of pump. You have clean water systems that deliver water for cooking, washing, bathing, and laundry. Wastewater systems remove sewage and other human waste. If you have a…
Home Water Filtration Systems
We all need clean drinking water free from chemicals, bacteria, pesticides, and other contaminants that can be detrimental to our health. Water filters remove these harmful contaminants, as well as odors, discoloration, sediment, and even bad taste. Water filters vary…
Are Bidets Just a Fad?
“On the contrary, bidets are here to stay. According to a recent report from BRG Building Solutions, bidets are currently a $106 million industry, poised to grow 15% annually through 2021. What exactly is a bidet? Most Americans are unfamiliar with bidets and…
What to Look for in a Walk-In Tub
As we get older, it can become difficult, if not impossible, to safely step over the 17-19” rim of a standard bathtub without assistance. While help may sometimes be necessary, most seniors prefer to maintain their dignity and privacy while bathing. Walk-in tubs can…
Water Quality after a Wildfire
Forests are our most important source of high-quality water. In the southwestern United States, approximately half of the drinking water is supplied by forests, while fully 80 percent of freshwater in the rest of the country originates on forested land. More than…
Choosing Your Farmhouse Sink
Before the innovation of indoor plumbing, people were forced to haul buckets of water from a well or cistern for their daily use. Traditionally, the farmhouse sink was used to hold large amounts of water and save multiple trips with the bucket. The sink was used for…
Automatic Watering Systems, Pros and Cons
There’s no doubt that an automatic watering system (sprinklers) is a terrific convenience and an advantage in maintaining your lawn and landscaping in peak condition. If you’re thinking of investing in an underground irrigation system, here’s what you should know. A…
Tips on Caring for your Air Conditioning System
Always contact a professional technician if your air conditioning system needs repair rather than routine maintenance. You can count on your tech to check and remediate problems such as insufficient refrigerant, refrigerant leaks, duct leakage in your central system,…
Time for a Bluetooth Shower Speaker!
You’re the quintessential music lover. There’s always music playing in your house, in your car, when you jog, when you’re doing yardwork. We get the picture! You’ve even managed to steam some of your electronics into oblivion playing music while you shower. So now it…
Do I Need a New Septic System?
Your septic system is one of those necessities you rely on, but don’t really think about. Sure, you know to have the tank pumped every 3-5 years, you’re careful not to dump grease down your drain, and you use ‘septic safe’ toilet paper. What you may not realize,…
The Important Pumps in Your Home
There are a number of different water systems in your home, each requiring a specific type of pump. You have clean water systems that deliver water for cooking, washing, bathing, and laundry. Wastewater systems remove sewage and other human waste. If you have a…
Home Water Filtration Systems
We all need clean drinking water free from chemicals, bacteria, pesticides, and other contaminants that can be detrimental to our health. Water filters remove these harmful contaminants, as well as odors, discoloration, sediment, and even bad taste. Water filters vary…
Are Bidets Just a Fad?
“On the contrary, bidets are here to stay. According to a recent report from BRG Building Solutions, bidets are currently a $106 million industry, poised to grow 15% annually through 2021. What exactly is a bidet? Most Americans are unfamiliar with bidets and…
What to Look for in a Walk-In Tub
As we get older, it can become difficult, if not impossible, to safely step over the 17-19” rim of a standard bathtub without assistance. While help may sometimes be necessary, most seniors prefer to maintain their dignity and privacy while bathing. Walk-in tubs can…
Water Quality after a Wildfire
Forests are our most important source of high-quality water. In the southwestern United States, approximately half of the drinking water is supplied by forests, while fully 80 percent of freshwater in the rest of the country originates on forested land. More than…
Choosing Your Farmhouse Sink
Before the innovation of indoor plumbing, people were forced to haul buckets of water from a well or cistern for their daily use. Traditionally, the farmhouse sink was used to hold large amounts of water and save multiple trips with the bucket. The sink was used for…