As a homeowner, you’ve likely seen your share of plumbing mishaps. From the simply overflowing toilet to a broken pipe, it all happens. But what about when the water heater overflows? The very first thing we’d like to say, for your safety, is you need to call a professional plumber. Due to the nature of … [Read More]
“Going green” has become a big part of everything we do—at work, at school, at home, and in life. We drive new cars that are more environmentally friendly than ever; some of us even walk, bike, or carpool to get where we need to go. Others work to “go green” at the business level, working … [Read More]
It’s officially summer, and Boise is getting warmer by the day. This season has many perks that Idahoans get to enjoy; long days of sunshine, outdoor activities, and cool water in the lakes or reservoirs around our area. In fact, you’re probably thinking a lot about cool water these days and avoiding anything hot. Summer Water Heater … [Read More]
How often do you think about your water heater? Chances are, you often overlook this device–and that’s simply because the water heater isn’t as noticeable as other home machines. For example, you likely see your refrigerator every day. It would be pretty difficult to overlook a machine that sits in the middle of the kitchen! … [Read More]
It’s happened to all of us: standing there in a decently warm, decently-short shower, covered in soap, just about ready to wash out the shampoo, when bam–the water goes from comfortable to freezing, and it feels like diving into the ocean. Running out of hot water is not fun, to say the least. Naturally, our first … [Read More]
Did you know the average American household uses around 64 gallons of water each day? A lot of that water is heated, costing families from $400 to $600 annually. Little Ways to Save Big As the second largest expense for the average homeowner, and a whopping 14% to 18% of your monthly utility bill, it … [Read More]
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