When building a new home, you can be your own general contractor. And save a lot! In addition to their fees, many general contractors markup labor and materials’ cost; it’s a common practice and not dishonest – they are, indeed working hard to get the job done right. If you have the time and energy [...]
Today’s homeowners don’t wait until an emergency to hire a professional. We’re returning to a simpler, more connected time, similar to days when your local plumbing contractor was someone you knew and trusted because his or her family was a part of the community. The best time to research area plumbers is when you don’t [...]
Programmable thermostats are one of the ways homeowners are saving on heating and cooling costs today. They help us more efficiently minimize our use of one of our planet’s most precious resources – energy. A programmable thermostat is a win-win investment! Troubleshooting Tips Your first step is to check your home’s circuit breaker to see [...]
Texans in northeast Houston are proactive people by nature. We show “pride of ownership” in our property, and we tend to circumvent potential problems before they become expensive disasters. All homes and businesses have water heaters, and they are conveniently tucked away where you seldom think about them until there’s a clue that something’s amiss. [...]
If you’ve examined the pros and cons of tankless water heaters and decided that tankless is the best option for you and your lifestyle, congratulations and thanks! You’ve made a green choice that will save up to 50% in energy costs, benefiting you and our ecology. This on-demand unit can also be wall-mounted for additional [...]
How do you know if your plumber is trustworthy? If you’re like most people, you assume your service professionals are honest people. You believe they will be forthcoming and truthful about repairs and maintenance. Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters - Albert Einstein Many plumbing companies [...]
There are plenty of DIY (do-it-yourself) plumbing tasks you can handle yourself, but working with water heaters isn’t one of them. Plumbing contractors are trained to provide necessary services that your home or property needs to operate plumbing fixtures efficiently, save money, and conserve valuable energy resources. Many of our clients request information about [...]
If we only called our dentist when we have a toothache, odds are we’d have more dental problems than ever! Some people think to call plumbing contractors only when there’s an emergency. But your plumber can help prevent problems before they occur. In addition to understanding how your property’s pipes and septic systems work, plumbers [...]
Smart property owners schedule routine plumbing inspections for preventive maintenance because it makes sense to protect your investment and prolong the life of your plumbing appliances. Unfortunately, many people only seek plumbing repair for an emergency. Even the popular Dummies book, a terrific D-I-Y (do-it-yourself) guide says, “Hire a plumber when the problem is extensive [...]
Chances are, you’ll buy at least 2 – and maybe more – hot water heaters in your lifetime. For most of us, water heaters are a big purchase, and the price can be anywhere from $1,000-$3,000. Be Prepared Many of us research Consumer Reports before making a large purchase, like a car or refrigerator. If [...]
Residential Plumber Services near The Woodlands, TX Residential plumbing services range from fixing everything that leaks to repairing anything that clogs. If you’ve unclogged a hairy drain catch in your bathtub or tightened a faucet to stop a drip, you’ve performed basic plumbing services! However, if that drain in the bathtub continues to plug-up even [...]
All Texans are familiar with the shallow run-off that is generated after a rainfall, but flooding creeks and rivers can pose life-threatening hazards. The good news is, most homes near The Woodlands, TX don’t have basements. The bad news is, flood waters then invade ground-level living and working spaces. With routine residential plumbing service and maintenance [...]
It’s easy enough to see (or hear) a problem with your plumbing. The leaky spigot, the gurgly noise your toilet makes, and the clogged kitchen sink disposal are dead giveaways that there’s something amiss. That’s when you decide whether or not to tackle the fix yourself, call your Uncle Fred, or contact area plumbing contractors, [...]
If you need a new water heater, and you've been wondering whether a tankless water heater is right for you, here's a little information to help you decide. These "pros and cons" of tankless water heaters will help you determine if one would be a great fit for your home. Pros Tankless water heaters use [...]
The Necessary Plumbing Services That Plumbers Perform near The Woodlands, TX If you've ever been tempted to tackle plumbing problems on your own, you might want to reconsider. Plumbing contractors do more than simply unblock drains and toilets; they provide necessary residential plumbing services that keep the plumbing in your home working smoothly. They know [...]
When you have a plumbing emergency, the very first thing you should do is duct-tape it as best you can. Do whatever makes sense to fix the leak! However, Popular Mechanics said it best: “It doesn’t take much for a quick plumbing fix to become a full-fledged, whole-house, 3-inches-of-water-in-the-living-room plumbing disaster!” DIY (do-it-yourself) repairs are [...]
If you have a programmable thermostat, and it's not programmed for energy savings when you're away from home or sleeping, then you're wasting money. Just raising your temperature a few degrees in the summer and lowering it a few degrees in the winter when the home's occupants are inactive or away can save on utility [...]
There a few important points to consider before upgrading a heating system. After all, it's an expensive investment, and you want to make sure when you're replacing equipment that you're choosing the best system for your home and climate. Here are three things you should know before you make your purchase. What Size? Whatever heating [...]
As we like to say about the weather in Texas, if you don't like it, stick around five minutes and it'll change. From warm, soggy summers to the occasional blue norther in winter, our region has it all. That means being prepared for extremes in either season. Fortunately, there are some ways to beat the [...]
Have you upgraded your HVAC system thermostat to a programmable model? Programmable thermostats are not just for convenience; they also increase your home's energy efficiency so you can save as much as 10 percent a year on utility bills. Furthermore, technological innovations just keep coming that boost efficiency, convenience and ease of operation. How Programmable [...]
