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Just How Much Does a Real Plumber Know?
We can do it for half the price a plumber would charge.” said an ad on the radio as I was driving to work one morning. “Half the price a plumber would charge!” I thought, “If they aren’t using plumbers, then who is doing the work? There is an old perception of the plumber being ... Just How Much Does a Real Plumber Know?
Read MoreSummertime! Projects are easier…and might be a little cheaper too!
Here we are…summertime!! The summer solstice is just a memory, and (though we hate to think about it) the days have been getting shorter for a while now. There’s still plenty of time to enjoy our Great Northwest, and tackle one or two of those projects that are best done during the summer. And… at ... Summertime! Projects are easier…and might be a little cheaper too!
Read MoreMy Vacation Checklist
If you’re a longtime follower of Day & Nite you’ve seen this article before. We hope following our suggestions help to fortify your piece of mind while you’re enjoying your leisurely summer getaway. As summer approaches, a few folks have asked for the Vacation Checklist that we put on our website from time to time. ... My Vacation Checklist
Read MoreCommon Toilet Problems & Basic DIY Fixes
Toilets…everybody has one…or two…or three. That’s why I felt it was worthwhile to share some common toilet problems and fixes that depending on your skill set, tools, and confidence, you might be able to do yourself. History – There have always been problems with our toilets. More than 5,000 years ago, primitive systems in several ... Common Toilet Problems & Basic DIY Fixes
Read MoreStops and Risers: “If it ain’t broke”…Inspect it anyway!
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” Those words haunted me as I viewed the photos of water cascading down the stairs and raining through the sheet rock into the lower floor of my friend’s home. A year prior, my friend bought a home and asked me what I thought about the plumbing and heating ... Stops and Risers: “If it ain’t broke”…Inspect it anyway!
Read MoreP-Traps… What You Need to Know
You know what they say about P-traps…every homeowner has one…or two…or three…or more! P-traps are so common, yet so misunderstood, and so necessary. Let’s look at where they are, what they do, and how we can maintain them. Every single fixture in a plumbing system has some sort of P-trap. And even though there’s a ... P-Traps… What You Need to Know
Read MoreFall / Winter Maintenance Check List: Helpful Tips to Keep your Home and Family Safe Through the Winter
Every year I have a Fall/Winter Checklist I like to go through, to try to attend to the regular maintenance needs around my home and office. I like checklists because I really HATE spending money on things that could have been avoided. And, the older I get, the more I seem to need lists that ... Fall / Winter Maintenance Check List: Helpful Tips to Keep your Home and Family Safe Through the Winter
Read MoreAre Expansion Tanks Necessary? – Ask your Water Heater
This question is asked so often the answer demands a revisit every now and then. If a water heater purchase is in your future we suggest that you read on. One of the most common questions I get from Homeowners and Property Managers is this; are those small tanks we sometimes see on top of ... Are Expansion Tanks Necessary? – Ask your Water Heater
Read MoreHow to Choose Your Home’s Replacement Heating System
Having worked in the Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling industry now for over 40-years, I’ve come to notice a few basic things worth considering when it’s time to choose a heating/cooling system; either initially with a new home, or as a replacement for an existing system. The most basic thing to consider is what kind of ... How to Choose Your Home’s Replacement Heating System
Read MoreWrecked by Neglect – Rental Property Maintenance
Every now and then we revisit this article about heating and cooling equipment maintenance because let’s face it, when it comes to the upkeep of a rental (and your own home), the buck stops with you! Monroe, Washington is a pretty little town in the Snohomish River Valley. A while back our company installed a ... Wrecked by Neglect – Rental Property Maintenance
Read MoreTrying to Sell Your Home? Your Plumbing and Heating Issues Aren’t Helping.
As our “Hot Market” cools a little bit, revisiting this article about the common problems with your heating and cooling systems can help calm your nerves as you prep your home for sale. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, issues with the “systems’ of the house always seem to crop up along the way. ... Trying to Sell Your Home? Your Plumbing and Heating Issues Aren’t Helping.
Read MoreLeader of the Pack – Service Techs and Your Pets 2022
70% of American households have pets, and 40% have a least one pet dog. It’s likely that at some point in time a service tech is going to go face to muzzle with a pet… maybe your pet. “I must have stepped over her three or four times. She was sleeping just fine…so I thought” ... Leader of the Pack – Service Techs and Your Pets 2022
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