When it comes to repairs on your home, it can be hard to strike a balance between trying to save and making sure you’re getting the job done safely and effectively. This can be especially true with electrical and plumbing projects. Here are some DIY-friendly projects you can tackle. Install a Dishwasher or Toilet Installation projects will certainly cause you to work up a sweat, but thankfully,...
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If you're selling your home, you're to-do list is likely stacked: find a realtor, get an inspection, make needed improvements, up your curb appeal, and the list goes on. Another important facet we at DFW Properties recommend you keep in mind before listing is to make sure your plumbing is up-to-date."When selling a home, you're going to find each buyer's home inspector will examine some of the same...
Does one of your drains always seem to clog? Can't figure out the best way to keep your pipes clear? Four Seasons Plumbing offers the following guidelines for proper drain maintenance, courtesy of DFW Properties:"A lot of our clients are worried about what they can and cannot put down their drains," says Max Rose, owner of Four Seasons Plumbing. "The truth is—excluding grease, oils and chemicals—a...
A full house for the holidays can be wonderful -- but not for your plumbing. According to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® professionals, extra pressure is put on home plumbing systems during the holidays, with day-long meal prep and additional house guests, it's easy for the wrong items to go down the drain and disposal. Below are their top tips for dodging drain disasters. Your sink can't...
Between gifts and home heating costs, the holidays can hit your bank account hard. If you add frozen pipe damage to the roster, it can be financially brutal."The holidays can make your budget very tight, but frozen pipes can literally put you under water," says Michael Petri, owner of Petri Plumbing & Heating. "The average cost to repair damage from burst pipes is in the thousands. Preparing your...
As homeowners, it's important to do your part to minimize your footprint, which -- bonus -- can also save you money in the long run. And in addition to turning off lights when you leave the room, focusing on water consumption is a great way to shrink your environmental impact."Whether it's saving money on utility bills, environmental concerns, or wanting to decrease consumption in general, there are...
Wintertime can be fun, but the colder months are tough on plumbing. This is especially true if you live in an area where the cold season means temperatures frequently dipping below zero. Then again, no matter how cold it gets, there are always steps you should take to ensure that your plumbing doesn't get as much punishment during the more frigid months. Here are some plumbing tips that may come in...