One of the easiest ways to add equity to your home is by remodeling your bathrooms into a contemporary personal paradise with a luxury spa type of feel. Research has shown that most home purchase decisions are decided by the quality of kitchen and bathroom areas. Specialty bathrooms can be the make or break factor in closing a deal on a home sale. Even if you aren't planning on selling your home in the near future, it is still a prudent investment in your home and overall happiness by giving yourself the gift of a comfortable, relaxing and inviting personal ...
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If you are like me, you love the character of an older home. There are so many architectural details that make the home interesting, much more so than a home with just straight walls and no details. And you have probably noticed if you watch those home renovation TV shows, that older homes come with many problems. The electrical systems that were installed in older homes just do not handle the electrical load we put on them today. The same goes with plumbing. Any home that was built prior to 1960 probably has a plumbing system that needs updating. (more…)
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There was a time when electric and oil were the most popular means to heat a home. Electric stoves were thought to be a modern marvel. As time has marched on, natural gas has become a more efficient way to heat your home. And most cooks will tell you that using a gas stove give them more control over the amount of heat being used to cook with. For the most part, gas is a safe way to heat your home and fuel your stove. But as we all have seen on the news, when a gas leak occurs, the ...
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The warm weather in Florida attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Warm weather is the reason many people retire to Florida. But warm weather can also bring plumbing headaches; yes, plumbing problems. We may love to live and thrive in the warm weather, but bacteria do too. What do bacteria have to do with plumbing? As bacteria build up in pipes, it causes a threat to our health. To kill bacteria, chlorine is frequently added to our water supply. This may be a good thing for killing bacteria, but it’s bad for our pipes. The chlorine is normally ...
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There are many plumbers here in Florida. All you have to do to find a random plumber is to pick up the Yellow Pages and make a phone call. However, there are many plumbers out there that just aren’t worth the money. Some will take your money and provide poor service. Not sure what to look for in a plumber? Look for the following characteristics and we guarantee you’ve found yourself a reliable plumber: Licensed and insured It’s very important for your plumber to be licensed and insured. Insurance eliminates risk. Should your plumber make a mistake and have an ...
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The excitement of moving into your own new house or apartment can sometimes make us a little too quick to sign our name on the title deed before checking that a few basic elements of the property are in good working order. Often, the condition of the plumbing system of a dwelling is not even a consideration for some at the time of purchase, which can lead to costly and troublesome repairs later on. The following highlights some of the main things to look for in a quick assessment of the overall health of a plumbing system when shopping for ...
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Plumbing is one of those modern day marvels that we’ve all gotten accustomed to. When it works, it works beautifully giving us hot water for showers, water on demand for washing clothes, and even water to take away human waste. But when something goes wrong, it can seem to turn our world upside down until we get it fixed. Take for example the shower. Most people shower daily and can’t imagine going a day without one. But how fun is it to take a shower with cold water? Not too many people would rank it very high. The best way ...
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If you’re new to Melbourne, Florida or haven’t needed a plumber for a long time, you want to make sure you’re hiring the right plumber for your needs. When it comes to plumbing, you want someone who is skilled at their work and has a vast knowledge of different types of systems and appliances. Although it takes long hours of work and schooling to become a plumber, it takes even more knowledge and experience to become a Master Plumber. A Master Plumber has extensive knowledge and is able to act as an apprentice for others who want to learn from ...
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Leaky faucets are not only annoying, but they can cost you a lot of money over time. Even the smallest of leaks can really add up. Take for instance a faucet that leaks once a minute, that adds up to 1,440 drips a day. It may not sound like much, but over just one year it adds up to a whopping 34 gallons. Take a minute to think about that and visualize 34 gallons in front of you. Pretty amazing. Two leaky faucets which might drip 10 times each minute would mean you were losing more than a gallon a ...
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For anyone interested in becoming a certified plumber, it can take some time and effort, but the rewarding career can be worth it. Plumbing is one of those trades that can’t easily be replaced, so the growth of jobs is steady and there will always be a need for plumbers. Unlike most college degrees, people wanting to work in the plumbing field learn the trade while actually working on the job, in addition to course work. This gives a great hands on feel and a real understanding of everything it takes to be a plumber. Before becoming a certified plumber, ...
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