Toxic Plants Over 700 plants have been identified as being harmful or potentially deadly to your pets. Certain animal species may be more vulnerable to a potentially poisonous plant. See ASPCA’s list of toxic plants for more information.
Discover how you can give your kitchen a facelift without breaking the bank
After a building demolition you won’t believe what happens next.
Disarming the ticking bomb of a leaking shower pan in your bathroom
This is the story of a bathroom remodel that found its start in the shower—the shower pan, to be specific. While there are many ways a shower can leak, a shower pan is the most costly leak of all. In this case, a problematic pan had a very happy ending. Sneaky leaks in the shower […]
Five ways you can avoid gate operator damages or injuries
Does your gate operator provide peace of mind or, is it an accident waiting to happen? A gate opener can only do what it’s supposed to do if it’s installed correctly. Too many times, though, shortcuts or budget limitations result in a gate that can be downright dangerous.
Avoid Black Friday plumbing nightmares with these simple garbage disposal tips
Plumbers love Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving is their busiest day of the year thanks to garbage disposals that get clogged or broken after the holiday feast. It’s a problem you can avoid by taking a few simple precautions. Garbage disposal 101 Most problems start at the beginning: improper use of a disposal in […]
Three things you need to know about property rental before being a landlord
You’ve heard landlord horror stories—especially from landlords. When property rental goes bad, you’re left wrestling with difficult tenants, costly evictions, or even destroyed properties.
When is the right time to get your kitchen makeover
Kitchen makeovers are as much about planning the right time as it about actually doing the remodeling. It doesn’t have to take 46 years as it did with the couple in this week’s feature. But, time spent up front in planning how you’ll use a kitchen can save you time and money along the way. […]
Water softener chemistry prevents hard water damage to pipes & appliances
Hard water is a fact of life in Texas. Even though the US Geological Survey says eighty-five percent of American homes have hard water, that number is even higher in our area. You can live with it. Or, you can manage it with a water softener. A water softener cures hard water “Hard water” comes […]
See what can happen when you cut corners residing your home
Whether you’re having an air conditioner or residing your home, the same rule applies: You can’t finish right something that was started wrong. Your choice of an installer determines not only how well a job is done, but how well the finished project will hold up over time. Here are five tips from Advanced Home […]
How do you clear away a tough drain clog when a plunger and snake fail?
Clogs don’t happen overnight. They grow worse with time. In fact, the leading cause of a drain clog is what you put down one in the first place. While there are a number of remedies, one totally clears a clogged drain best. Causes of a drain clog If you only put water down the drain, […]
Cured in place pipe repair means no trench drain line repair
Buried beneath your yard a drain line carries away everything you put down drains in your home. Drain pipes, like any other pipe, potentially develop clogs and leaks. Root intrusion, shifts in the soil, accumulation of grease or debris, or age alone once meant trenching down to repair a drain line leak. TDT has a […]
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