It is not uncommon for homeowners to encounter unusual odors in their household sinks or water. When they do, they want to go to the source of the problem and find out what is causing their water or sinks to have an unpleasant smell. If you are experiencing a foul
If you’re like many of us, you may find the septic system a bit of a mystery. You probably have a vague understanding of how it works, and maybe you know that it involves a drain field and a tank, with the knowledge that it should be cleaned out every
Homeowners know that a water leak, even a small leak or slow leak, no matter how insignificant, can eventually lead to major water damage, and being able to see the signs of a leak to know to call a professional plumber can be critical. Leak detection, and finding the plumbing
The last thing you need during the busy holiday season is a plumbing disaster. Knowing how to winterize your home’s plumbing before cold weather arrives can help you avoid emergencies, costly repairs, and unnecessary stress. Unfortunately, if you don’t prepare your home’s plumbing system for the winter season, you risk
As the kids return to school and everyone eases back into their back to work routines, the leaves begin to turn brown and the nights get a little bit chillier. During the summer, you may not think about your hot water heater, but now that it’s starting to get cooler,
If you’re like most people, you’ve heard or read stories about “toxic mold” in people’s homes, usually caused by excessively moist environments and plumbing leaks. While mold spores can definitely be toxic to your health, the bigger issues are usually the property damage that mold causes. Learn more about mold
As the weather gets warmer, we have much to look forward to. Our lawns will be green again, flowers will be blooming, and the leaves on our trees will be lush and full, which not only provides shade but makes our yards look beautiful after a long winter. For homeowners, the
Plumbing is one of those modern-day conveniences that we rarely think about until something goes wrong. But nothing brings stress faster than a clogged drain, slow drainage, gurgling pipes, loss of water flow, or a broken garbage disposal. Even worse is a sewer line breakdown that causes wastewater to spill
It may seem like one person can’t make a difference in our nation’s water supply, but that’s not true; every one of us can make a difference and it all starts at home. According to National Geographic News, the worst drought in 1,000 years is predicted for the American West.
In the Kansas City area, the greatest risks for homeowners are natural disasters, such as severe storms, tornados, and floods. In the winter, ice storms can lead to power outages and frozen pipes, while man-made emergencies include fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. As a homeowner, it’s important to keep your