PlumbingBlog
Winterizing Outdoor Faucets and Hoses: A 20-Minute Job That Saves a Burst Pipe
Every winter we replace pipes that split inside a wall because a hose was left on an outdoor faucet. Twenty minutes in late fall prevents it.
Blog
Seasonal advice from the repair van
What we are seeing in homes this season, the questions customers ask, and the small jobs worth doing before they turn into big ones.
PlumbingBlog
Frozen Pipe? What to Do in the First Hour
If a faucet gives a trickle or nothing on a very cold morning, the pipe is frozen but probably not broken yet. What you do next decides that.
Roofing & GuttersBlog
Ice Dams: Why They Form and What Actually Prevents Them
Big icicles look pretty, but they mean heat is escaping through your roof. Here is what is really going on, and why gutter heat cables are only a patch.
Walls, Floors & CeilingsBlog
Holiday Guests Coming? A Quick Fix-List for the Rooms They’ll Use
Guests find the things you have learned to live with: the toilet you jiggle, the door that sticks, the dark front step. A weekend list, room by room.
Seasonal Upkeep & SafetyBlog
How to Hire a Contractor Without Regretting It: Quotes, Licenses and Red Flags
We are a contractor, so take this with that in mind. But most of the horror stories we hear could have been avoided with four questions asked at the start.
PlumbingBlog
The Small Leaks That Cost the Most Over a Year
The leaks that do real damage to your bill are rarely dramatic. They are slow, quiet and easy to ignore. Your water meter will find them in ten minutes.
Electrical & LightingBlog
Space Heaters, Extension Cords and Winter Fire Safety
Space heaters are useful in a cold room. They are also involved in a large share of home heating fires. A few rules make the difference.
Seasonal Upkeep & SafetyBlog
A Year-Round Home Maintenance Calendar
Most expensive repairs start as small jobs that got skipped. Here is how we would spread the upkeep over a year, so no single weekend is overwhelming.
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A short reminder before each season
What to check, clean or shut off, four to six times a year. Email, text, or both.