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Common Winter Plumbing Problems

Common Winter Plumbing Problems

When the temperatures drop, most homeowners dread things going wrong around the house. Though many issues can occur in summer just as well as winter, there’s something about dealing with a home repair situation when it’s below zero that worries most people. Winter can...

How to Clean and Maintain a Front-End Loading Washing Machine

How to Clean and Maintain a Front-End Loading Washing Machine

If you have a front-end loading, high-efficiency washing machine, you probably love the fact that they save water and that you don’t have to use as much detergent. However, you may not love that if you don’t clean them regularly, they may start to smell. It’s...

Repair vs Replacement: Which is Right for Your Broken Appliance?

Repair vs Replacement: Which is Right for Your Broken Appliance?

The holidays are upon us, and a broken appliance can put a serious damper on your family get-togethers. When a dishwasher starts leaking or an oven goes kaput, your first thought may be to just replace it – especially if you have family coming over in a few days!...

When DIYing Your Plumbing is NOT a Good Idea

When DIYing Your Plumbing is NOT a Good Idea

It’s the age of DIY and, with so many YouTube videos available on everything from how to change your own oil to how to build a house, more and more people think they can handle their own issues instead of calling in experts. While this can be a good idea in many...

How to Clean a Front Loading Washing Machine

How to Clean a Front Loading Washing Machine

Maybe you’re noticing a foul odor coming from your washing machine or perhaps your clothes are no longer coming out as clean as you’d hoped. Either way, knowing how to clean a front loading washing machine will likely be the solution to your problems.  Washing...

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Plumbing?

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Plumbing?

Your homeowner’s insurance policy should cover sudden water damage due to a plumbing malfunction or broken pipe. But, most home insurance policies do not include destruction to your home that occurred slowly, such as a slow, constant leak, or damage due to regional...