And the first nominee for Worst Plumbing Repair of the Year goes to… This attempted repair of an outdoor faucet (hydrant/sillcock/hosebib). Someone had tried to repair a leak in this copper line, multiples by the looks of it. Our customer advised this must have been...
Your water heater and furnace are big investments that should work well for many years. But it’s important to remember that they don’t last forever. When a water heater fails, it costs homeowners an average of $4,444 to repair the damage — on top of the cost to...
It’s officially Fall in Northwest Arkansas — which means we’re all still wearing shorts, but colder weather is right around the corner. Now, before the cold really hits, is the best time to winterize your home, so you can save money on energy costs this season. Here...
The concept of a garbage disposal seems easy, just put your cooking scraps in the sink, flip the switch and down they go right? – Nope! Garbage disposals are wonderful appliances that often cut down on our household duties, but it’s important to remember that...
Spring is a great time to check your home’s plumbing systems for problems and to perform preventative maintenance to protect your home against future plumbing malfunctions. Plumbing Fixtures Checklist Check faucets for drips or leaks and repair parts as needed...
What is Fix a Leak Week? Because minor water leaks account for more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted each year in U.S. homes, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program promotes Fix a Leak Week the third week of March each year. Fix a...
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