Backyard flooding is a major issue, especially in locations where heavy rainfall is common. Many people consider themselves to be in a hopeless condition. Obviously, these remedies take time and work, but there are many ways you can avoid backyard flooding and keep your lawn…
Leaves in drains, do you know what time of the year this usually happens? I’ll give you a hint. Temperatures are dropping, sweaters are being pulled out of storage, and pumpkin spice is running rampant. Yup, it’s almost that wonderful time of the year again….
Learning about water conservation can have many perks to you and your home. We all use water everyday and it is essential in order to live a healthy and sustainable life. While water is an important part of our lives, there are so many ways…
Greywater recycling systems can be beneficial when it comes to reusing water. It can be any water that is lightly in use from bathroom sinks, tubs, showers, or washing machines. A greywater collection system is a convenience because it continuously recycles that water back. Notice…
With warm weather approaching and spring on the horizon, it is time to start dewinterizing your home. You’ll want to begin this process by first learning how to dewinterize a hose bib, also called an outdoor faucet or spigot. Why Winterize Your Faucet? Failure to…
I was talking about having to repair a sillcock the other day, and the customer asked, “What the heck is a sillcock?” Good question. Clearly, I was using a word more commonly used by plumbers than homeowners. Here’s the good news: a sillcock is nothing…