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Avoid Frozen Pipes In Your Home During Winter
During the winter months, homeowners who live in cold areas must face the possibility of having frozen water pipes. This is not a pleasant situation, and thankfully, it is one that can be avoided. There are some precautions that can be taken to avoid the trouble of...
Taking Care of Your Hot Water Heater Problems in Salinas
Don't Get Yourself in Hot Water by Neglecting Your Indoor Plumbing You don't want to get yourself in hot water financially by neglecting to maintain what is usually the most expensive component of your house's indoor plumbing - your water heater. To make sure you...
Know the Condition of Your Water & Gas Shut Off Valves
Every homeowner will have a plumbing problem eventually. It is not a matter of if there will be a plumbing problem, but when will the plumbing problem occur. In the same manner that other equipment breaks down in the home or various functions do not operate properly,...
Plumbing Tips to Avoid a Holiday Emergency
[Updated 2020] 'Tis the season to be jolly. So, don't let your holiday plans go awry with a plumbing mishap. After all, what could be worse than being stuck in the bathroom trying to fix a clogged drain with only minutes to spare before your holiday guests arrive? It...
What Your Need to Know About Sewer & Drain Inspections
Sewers and drain lines are an integral part of your home's plumbing system, providing you with the ability to safely remove waste from the home. This may be human waste, such as from the toilet, or it may be waste water from bathing, washing hands, cooking and other...
10 Things To Never Put Down A Garbage Disposal
Our relationships with garbage disposals are somewhat abusive. We only talk (angrily) to them when they are not happy taking all the garbage we dish out, we keep feeding them all the things that we won't eat ourselves and if that isn't bad enough, they have to listen...
5 Ways to Save Water in 2021
Anyone interested in conservation or green living would easily agree on one fact: water is one of the top resources to be conserved. Besides conservation, using less water can also save you quite a bit of money. Here's five ways to save water this year. Stop Throwing...
5 Plumbing Resolutions for the New Year
The plumbing system is one of the most important aspects of residential and commercial properties and improves the functionality of the space. Unfortunately, there can be a number of problems that develop over time due to a lack of care and maintenance that is...
Halloween Plumbing Scares
Halloween is on it's way! In the weeks before it's arrival, there's many fun activities to do, like carving pumpkins! Be warned: pumpkins and plumbing do not mix. Ever. Everyone carves pumpkins at least once in their lifetime. Some people throw their pumpkin guts into...
Stress-Preventing Fall Plumbing Checklist
Plumbing is one of the most important aspects of owning a home. In the California climate, there are many different issues that plumbing systems can face during the course of the year. It is important for homeowners to understand how to prevent different issues before...
How to Clean Your Garbage Disposal
It is easy to take a garbage disposal for granted until it begins to operate slowly or emits a nasty odor in your kitchen, but keeping this device clean is simple. There are benefits from cleaning this appliance on a regular basis, including: • Extending the life span...
How To Save Water And Stay Safe During Heatwaves
Even though Salinas, California typically has moderate summers, the temperature has exceeded 100 degrees before. That is why it is important for you to know how to stay safe during a heat wave. There are ways that you can conserve water and stay safe during a heat...