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The Importance of Hiring a Licensed Plumber
Did you know that just about anyone can put out their name as a home repair professional? Certainly there are some laws in place to regulate the work contractors have to do, but there’s also a lot of people out there who will try to fix your sink without being a licensed plumber. There are …
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4 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Plumbing Contractor
Plumbing is tricky business. Your pipes are arguably the most important part of your home. They carry water from one floor to another. They transport gas for heating. When they go, it can cost thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages. Fixing them yourself isn’t often the best idea, as one mistake …
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Tips and Tricks for a Speedy Bathroom Remodel
The time has come for remodeling jobs! Every year, thousands of people across the nation engage in a bathroom remodeling project. This room, second to the kitchen, is the most desired and popular home renovation project. Nobody wants to be without a bathroom for an extended period of time, though. Follow these tips and tricks …
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Tank-less Water Heaters: How Do They Work?
Winter can be a very hard time of year, especially here in Pennsylvania. After a long, hard day suffering through the cold, nothing is better than a hot bath or shower, and nothing is worse than coming home to find out someone’s used all of the hot water and that you have to wait for …
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How Modern Plumbing Has Changed the World
Plumbing is a miraculous thing. It allows us to move water from oceans, rivers, lakes and reservoirs right to our home. It allows the use of natural gas for heating and cooling. It is an incredible thing that many people don’t realize has actually been around for thousands of years. Modern plumbing has in many …
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What to Do About a Noisy Faucet
Even after moving into a new house in Pennsylvania or finishing a remodeling project, it is important to keep your home in tip-top shape. This can include everything from cleaning to the occasional installation, but repairs can also fall into this category. One issue you may encounter is a screeching faucet, which indicates a problem …
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How to Prevent Your Pipes from Freezing
One of the worst situations a homeowner can find themselves facing in winter is having their pipes freeze, and when a pipe freezes, it can burst, potentially causing thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to your home’s plumbing. And, unfortunately, winters in Pennsylvania are harsh and long lasting, making it very easy for your pipes …
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Winter Plumbing Tips for Pennsylvania Homeowners
We’re smack dab in the middle of winter in Pennsylvania, which means very cold weather. And this cold weather can be particularly hard on your plumbing. Winter is the most difficult time of year to keep your plumbing running smoothly, and serious problems can happen without much warning, which is why you need to be …
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5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Plumbing Leak in the Winter
Wintertime is now in full swing in New York, which means that the cold weather is here to stay awhile. The harsh weather can be tough on your home, putting the different systems of your house through the ringer. If you’re concerned about a leak occurring this blustery season, here are five ways you and …
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How Much Does It Cost to Repair or Replace a Water Heater?
In today’s society, having hot water has almost become a necessity, so when your water heater is on the fritz, it can put a damper on the entire household. While the thought of replacing a water heater can make your wallet hurt, rejoice in fact that there is now a way to compare multiple installation …
