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Homeowner Tips for Fall Drain Cleaning Season
The holidays are coming. This means excessive cooking and entertaining at home. Basically, it’s the most inconvenient time to experience a plumbing emergency. This is why fall is d…
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Adopt-a-Dog Month
The month of October is Adopt-A-Dog Month, a month dedicated to encouraging people into adopting and rescuing a dog at their local animal shelter. There are many great reasons why …
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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Do You Want to Be Involved?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and there are lots of ways that you can get involved to raise awareness of women’s health. Whether it’s raising money, sharing posts on so…
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Clogged Drains Can Lead to Serious Situations
Did you know that frequent kitchen activity can lead to problems in your plumbing? It's true. Plumbing systems are made up of two parts. One sub-system brings fresh water in, while…
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4 Tips for National Resume Month
Looking for a job can be stressful. Trying to put together a resume that stands out might seem impossible. September is National Resume Month, and we include four tips that you can…
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How to Solve the Issue of Low Water Pressure In Your House
Is your home plagued by low water pressure? Do you dread doing the dishes or taking a shower because the pressure is simply not enough? What would you say if we told you there were…
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3 Ways to Tell if Your Drains Need Cleaning
Pipe maintenance is an often overlooked, yet dearly important part of taking care of your home. A leaky faucet with a rate of one drop per second can waste over 3,000 gallons of wa…
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Getting Ready for Back to School
Preparing to take the kids back to school in the fall is one of the most tiring and troublesome experiences a parent can go through. There are so many little things to accomplish, …
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3 Things You Should Know About Summer Solstice
Summer solstice is on its way, and many people are ready to celebrate by opening their pools and having parties. Celebrating this day is a tradition that dates back to ancient time…
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Damaged Sewer Line 101
Sewer line problems can turn into a real nightmare, one that no homeowner wants to face. Being able to correctly identify the early signs that a sewer line may be in need of repair…
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Your Water Heater Should be Drained for Optimum Performance
In any Salt Lake City home that has a water heater, it may become necessary to drain it. When this happens, knowing how to properly drain the water heater will be important to ensu…
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Unclogging Drains Like a Pro
There is nothing worse than a clogged sink, but this problem can be fixed in a short amount of time. Chemical solutions can be bought at the local grocery store, which can unclog a…
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For some people, the trouble with saving water is that they don't know how
When you make a conscious effort to reduce the water that is wasted, you're helping our planet, but you're also reducing energy costs in your home. Your water bill can be reduced w…
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Follow the Heating Rules
Three Water Heater Regulations You Should Never Ignore Installing a water heater is a task that should be done by professionals. Besides running the risk of personal injury and/or …
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That Isn't True
Plumbing problems are unavoidable. No matter how diligent a homeowner might be, there are problems that arise. Sadly, a host of Salt Lake City homeowners end up falling victim to b…
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The Key to a Pet-Friendly Salt Lake City Plumbing System
Pets make life more enjoyable; they offer unconditional loves. Thus, they are regarded as important members of a family. However, many people don't associate drainage issue with th…
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If color is what you see, a problem it may be
So, you turned on the water in your Salt Lake City home this morning, only to find that it's coming out brown. Or, you filled the tub and noticed the water was a strange, yellow ti…
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How to Discover a Leak in Your Salt Lake City Home
Water leaks can happen at any time in both old and new Salt Lake City homes. A leak can consist of small droplets that fall from a faucet every few seconds or flowing water. Either…
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5 Tips for Keeping Your Plumbing Intact This Winter
When the wind starts howling and the frost starts appearing on the trees, it's time to winterize your home. The good news is that it's easier than you think! Here are just five way…
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Understanding Hard and Soft Water
Hard water is a term used to describe water that has high levels of minerals, sediment and other particulates that can cause a variety of problems. Filtration equipment and treatme…
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What Causes a Slow Flushing Toilet
A slow flushing toilet can be a major inconvenience in your home. Many people struggle with their slow flushing toilets everyday, and they are probably wondering what might be caus…
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With Droughts Plaguing The Nation, It's Time to Rethink Our Water Use!
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the average individual uses from eighty to one hundred gallons of water every day. Identifying the top three water-wasting appliance…
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Does Your Salt Lake City Home Have a Leak? Are You Sure?
Leaks aren't always the dramatic burst pipe of sitcom fame. Sometimes they can creep up on you until you don't realize how much water you're losing -- or how much damage has been d…
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Plumbing Emergency? We've Got You Covered.
Your typical household plumbing emergency will not happen at noon on a Wednesday when the plumbers are readily available, no, your emergency will happen at midnight on a holiday in…
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