Posts in The Lowdown
Maybe It's Time To Repair Or Replace Your Sump Pump

Keeping your sump pump in good working order or installing new, ensures that it performs properly while keeping your home dry and healthy. Even a few inches of water in your basement can damage mechanical equipment housed there, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning components, water heaters or laundry facilities.

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Flood Event? Water Mitigation Is Now Your Top Priority

When it comes to its ability to damage your home, water is second only to fire in its destructiveness. According to FEMA, just an inch of water can lead to thousands in repair costs. No one is immune to flood damage, either. From plumbing issues to weather-related catastrophes, water damage can strike anyone, anywhere, and at any time.

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A Big Sewer Line Repair or Replacement Could Be Around The Corner

Have you ever flushed and had water flow out from the bottom of the toilet? Have you ever taken a shower and noticed that the water wasn’t draining? An issue in one drain doesn’t necessarily indicate that you have a main line problem. However, if water is backing up in drains throughout the home, you should have a plumber check out the main sewer line.

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Door and Window Security Screens: Stay Safe, Save Money

Door and window security screens are different than regular bug screens. They provide unobscured views and ventilation, but they’re more durable and tamper-resistant than a regular window screen. You don’t have to put steel bars on the windows to enhance their security. Window security screens are much more aesthetically pleasing and more functional.

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My Zoysia Grass Plugs Bring All The Boys To The Yard

Using grass plugs is an ideal way to patch up sparse areas or develop a whole new lawn from scratch. The main benefit to plugging Zoysia grass, or many types of grass lawns, is its deep root system. Grass plugs help fill in, and maintain a thick, lustrous lawn.

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The Toilet and Bidet 1-2 Punch: No Toilet Paper, No Problem

Many people are now realizing that bidets, which were once considered a last resort for many people, are quite a luxury. There are many inexpensive, toilet and bidet combo alternatives to the classic, standalone bidet that will help ween your dependance on costly, damaging, and environmentally unfriendly toilet paper.

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Face It, Your Air Conditioner Needs To Be Replaced

The age old question: is it time for an ac replacement unit or can I get away with simply hiring an air conditioning repair service? The truth is, if you wait until you’re in the midst of a heat wave, it could be too late to save money and a piece of your sanity. You’ll likely pay top dollar to an HVAC specialize to quickly remove, repair, and install your new AC.

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8 Reasons James Hardie Is Your Go-To For Fiber Cement Siding

With a unique blend of high style, affordability, and durability with minimal upkeep, James Hardie’s well-known Hardieboard, Hardieplank, and other Hardie siding products far lead their competition in the the fiber cement siding market.

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