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The Facts About Water Leaks
Because most water leaks around the home are minor and happen slowly over time, we often don’t consider fixing leaking plumbing fixtures a big priority. However, putting off plumbing repairs can come at a price. Consider these facts from the EPA. 10 percent of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more each day […]
Read MoreWant to Clean Your Disposal? Skip the Lemons and Use Ice Instead
Putting a lemon in your garbage disposal is a well-known way to quickly freshen your garbage disposal. While citric acid is a great deodorizer, it also corrosive and can corrode the metal inside the disposal. Lemon peel can also be tough enough to damage the grinding parts inside the disposal. A safe way to clean […]
Read MoreFebruary 2017 Customer Testimonial Spotlight
“Jonathon has been my home on two occasions and did an outstanding job each time.” – BuzzBox Review 2/23/2017 “This is the second time Jonathon has done work at our house. The first time was for a plumbing issue and today it was to install a new water heater. Both times he was very prompt […]
Read MoreLow Cost Ways to Upgrade Your Bathroom
If you’re a DIY type who has the time and patience to learn a few home improvement techniques, there are several ways you can upgrade the look of your bathroom for under $1,000. Paint the walls and redo the floors. A fresh coat of paint can go a long way in updating the look and freshness […]
Read MoreWhat Temperature Should My Water Heater Be Set At?
By default, many water heater manufacturers set the temperature on the thermostat at 140 Fahrenheit. For most households, this is simply too high. One rule of thumb: if you can’t hold your hand under the tap with the water on it’s hottest setting, the water heater is turned up too high, and your wasting energy. […]
Read MoreShould I be Concerned About Lead In My Drinking Water?
While the EPA has worked to remove lead from drinking water over the years, it can still exist in trace amounts in drinking water. Here are the most common sources of lead in drinking water. If your home was built prior to the 1980s, it’s likely to have lead solder connecting the copper water pipes. […]
Read MoreA Better Alternative to Duct Tape for Sealing Ductwork
While its name may imply that duct tape is designed for taping gaps and joints in your home’s ductwork, there are better options than the old jack-of-all-trades grey tape. Research by the U.S. Department of Energy found that duct tape actually degrades in a relatively short period of time. Heat causes the adhesive on the […]
Read MoreAging In Place – Creating a More Accessible and Comfortable Kitchen
As we age we often discover that spaces in our home, such as the kitchen, can no longer not meet our needs as well as they once did. Thankfully, there are steps we can take to adapt these spaces to better meet our abilities as we age. The following are some ideas that can help […]
Read MoreThe ABC’s of Plumbing – Dual-Flush Toilets
In response to water conservation concerns in the 1990’s, low-flush (or high efficiency) toilets were introduced to significantly reduce the number of gallons used per flush (GPF). Low flush toilets use 1.3 gallons per flush, while a regular toilet 1.6 or more gallons per flush. The average US home will save US$90 per year, and […]
Read MoreThe ABC’s of Indoor Air Quality – VOCs
VOCs, or Volatile Organic Compounds, are gases emitted by solids or liquids inside the home. The sources of VOCs in the home are numerous and include: Household cleaning products Paints and varnishes Wood preservatives Wax that contain organic solvents Disinfectants Cosmetics Hobby products All of these products can release organic compounds while you are using […]
Read MoreNeighbors Are Saying About ABC
