Category Archive For "Plumbing"
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3 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Water Heater This Winter
As the new cliché goes, “Winter is coming.” While winter technically doesn’t start until late December, we’re already feeling its chilling effects in Philadelphia. Thick coats and gloves are on just about every resident, and we’re already finding it difficult to identify our neighbors through their scarves. As you begin winterizing your home, one factor …
How to Winterize Your Tankless Water Heater
Tankless water heaters save money in two ways. One, it only heats up water you use, cutting your energy bill. Two, it heats up water faster than a tank, and as they say, time is money. That being said, they are more expensive upfront. As such, you want to make sure it stays in top …
Give the People What They Want
Contractors, give the people what they want and convert more traffic on your website! Research shows that a large percentage of homeowners shopping for a big ticket home improvement project are looking for a price. With my servicewhale, you’ll have the ability to deliver a completely custom quote in just minutes without an onsite visit. …
Fall Home Maintenance Tips
The cool autumn weather is here! Of course that means there’s a lot to do to get ready for the cold winter weather that follows. To help you prepare, we’ve put together a Fall Maintenance To Do list to help you get started. Prepare your fireplace for winter by checking for soot or creosote build-up and …
Benefits of Becoming a ServiceWhale Contractor
ServiceWhale is always looking to expand its network of professionals. Providing our homeowners with great contractors and experiences has been and will always be our objective. Why should you, a home improvement contractor, join the ServiceWhale team? Here’s just a few of the perks you get: #1 A FREE Listing on our website! That’s right we …
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Are You Meeting the Expectations of Your Website Visitors?
The title of this article should actually be “are you meeting the expectations of your very expensive and valuable website visitors”. After all, that’s exactly what they are, right? Expensive yet valuable. The internet and all it’s parts have made it more competitive than ever for home improvement contractors to gain market share and thus …
This Fall: Readying Your Home for Winter
Though it is only the beginning of fall, those who live in more northern regions, such as Pennsylvania, are probably already thinking about preparing their homes for the impending, frigid weather. Readying your home for winter ahead of time puts you at an advantage, as you can prevent the need for extensive home repairs in …
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Green is the Way to Go
In January of this year, the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) performed a study which determined that 80 percent of contractors and homeowners engage in conversations about energy efficiency. While homeowners are usually concerned with how much money they can save on their utility bills, contractors are considering how they can make other aspects of …
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Signs of a Drainage Problem, Part II
In the first of this series of blogs, we discussed how you could check for signs of a drainage problem on the exterior of your home, as well as in the basement and attic. For this second blog, we wanted to continue that discussion and explain how your yard could indicate an underlying draining issue. …
Signs of a Drainage Problem, Part I
For this series of blogs, we will be examining the signs that could indicate your home or place of business may have a drainage problem. This first installment of “Signs of a Drainage Problem” will focus on the exterior and foundation of your home. Drainage problems can lead to water damage, which is why it …
