Hurricane season officially begins in less than three weeks. Those of us who have lived here for any length of time understand what this means. Hurricanes generate strong winds and rainfall which can damage your home and cause plumbing to malfunction. The good news? Most hurricane-related plumbing damage is preventable with the right preparation. Know Your Shut-Off Valves (Do This Today) Locate your main shut-off valve. Test it by turning it off and making sure water in your home stops flowing. Knowing how to shut off your home's water supply in an emergency is very important. Label the valve clearly ...
Read MoreThe dreaded repipe. Many home-owners are aware of the process. Your home's piping is old and decaying and it is time to replace it. Sounds like an enormous project, one in which there will be workers walking through your house all day and plastic covers are draped from wall to wall. It really isn't that bad. The fact is that you can get a nice repipe for a very affordable price. You don't have to rip out your existing plumbing system. Many times the plumber can go through the attic and create a work around. (more…)
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