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The Way You Hang Your Roll Of Toilet Paper Says A Lot About You

How do you hang your toilet paper? Under the roll and closer to the wall? Or do you hang your toilet paper over the roll? Well, a new study suggests there [...]

Why Does My Kitchen Sink Smell?

You walk into your house to discover a lingering, unpleasant scent. You take out the garbage, check the refrigerator for expired food, spray some deodorant...but the smell is still there. You search everywhere to discover the source of the stench, only to be taken aback when you realize it's your kitchen sink! Fortunately, you are not doomed to a smelly food preparation area.

10 Easy Plumbing Repairs That Don't Require a Plumber

Tired of paying for plumbing repairs? A plumbing industry veteran shares 10 easy repairs that don't require an expensive visit from the plumber.

How to vet contractors and plumbers for home repairs

As many people are still recovering from the crippling winter storm, they're now having to worry about price gouging when they hire plumbers. Heather Sullivan has tips to help you avoid astronomical numbers.

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants

Want get painful pests off your property? Choose the extermination method that best suits your fire ant infestation.

10 beginner plumbing tips everyone should know

Hey guys! We actually just got back from 10 days away, up to Maine visiting family and completely unwinding without cell or internet for a few of those days. Sorry for the crickets in the comments and on social media. Speaking of crickets, we didn’t really see much wildlife on our vacation (that transition works, right?), which is a bummer because I was really hoping to see a moose because I haven’t for many years and everyone has been talking about seeing a…

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

When Should You Have Your Septic System Serviced?

If you've never had your septic system fully serviced--we're not talking about just the regular emptying it needs--now's the time!

Sponsored: Care and Maintenance of Your Septic and Plumbing System

Be sure to listen LIVE, Saturday January 16 at 10:30 for all the tips you need! Read more...

Reasons to Empty and Clean Your Water Heater

If you use a storage water heater to provide your home with hot water (i.e. a system that stores the hot water in a large tank), you need to provide it with regular maintenance so it will last up to and perhaps beyond its manufacturer’s estimated lifespan.

How To Fix a Water Heater, Or Install a New One

Steps to Take When Flushing Out a Tankless Water Heater

Regularly flushing out tankless water heaters is highly recommended. This gets rid of buildup, scale and removes contaminants. Alongside other maintenance tasks (i.e. corrosion protection), flushing this device can make your heater last longer and reduce operational and maintenance costs.

Handyman hoping to changing plumbing rules

A local handyman recently got a rude awakening from the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana.

5 Fast Facts About Plumbing Leaks

If you're not comfortable performing repairs or updating plumbing fixtures on your own, call us today. We're experts at pinpointing and fixing leaks!

Purchased and Renovating a Home? Here's How the Plumbing Should Work!

If you recently purchased a home and want to start renovating, you first may want to have a plumbing inspection completed before grabbing your sledgehammer.

How to Avoid Common Warm-Weather Plumbing Problems

If you’re not careful, you may find you’re facing a slew of plumbing repairs in warm weather, but some preventive habits may save you the trouble.