With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you know that winter weather will soon be making the news. This is especially so since last winter in Cleveland was so mild. You can bet we aren’t going to be that lucky again. So as we head into winter, now is a good time to review a few…
If we knew when we were going to have a plumbing emergency, it wouldn’t be an emergency. That’s the nature of emergencies: they happen when we least expect them to. And so it was for me when I discovered that my four-year old sump pump had quick working. My wife was in the basement and…
For the next few weeks, we are going to be doing a short series of blog posts that deal with the types of household plumbing problems that are best left to a professional plumber. Today, we’ll look at fixing pipes that have cracked or burst. Most people feel that they can handle just about any…
From time to time, all of us experience low water pressure. Most of the time, the problem lies with your plumbing system. Please note that you should never ignore low water pressure. Doing so could create major headaches down the road. If you can’t locate the source of the problem yourself, you should definitely call…
It’s easy to overlook your garbage disposal. After all, unless it stops working, you probably never give it a thought. But you should, because like any other appliance, your garbage disposal needs some tender loving care to last its longest. Here are a few things you can do to keep your garbage disposal running properly…
Springtime seems to be the time of year when outdoor projects abound. Everyone wants to be working in the garden or the garage in order to take advantage of the nice weather. The last thing a homeowner wants is a plumbing problem that keeps him scrunched on the floor trying to find the right wrench…
I’ll admit it – as a guy, I think I can fix just about anything. Most guys think that way. And let’s face it, a lot of them are really pretty good at taking things apart and putting them back together. Unfortunately, I’m not one of them, even though I’d like to think of myself…
Any type of remodeling involves a lot of decisions. It’s the aspect I most enjoy about the whole process because it gives me the chance to select options that are just right for my family’s lifestyle.
It’s mid-November, and you’ve raked the last of your leaves and put your lawn mower away. The deck furniture is safely stowed away for the next five months, and you’re feeling like you’re done for the season.
