The struggling economy is leading us all to think about energy costs more seriously. Spending less on air conditioning would be a good thing. And saving the effects of energy production on our environment would be a good thing as well, if possible. Perhaps we can’t all afford to have a modern, highly efficient...
Summer Energy Savings
How’s your energy bill looking this summer? Don’t you think it might be a good idea to try to save on air conditioning this summer? But is there really any way to avoid those high bills, and if so, what can we do about that? Yes indeed, there are several ways to save on...
Should I call a plumber?
Sometimes a small plumbing project grows into a situation requiring the services of a plumbing professional. A leak may turn out to be the visible part of a larger problem. The help you’ll get and the quality work done will be well worth the price you pay for a plumber, in a situation like...
A Basic Approach To Plumbing
What should you look for in a good plumbing company? The ability to provide a quick repair, or a major rebuild, a good company would be able to handle either of those. A puzzling plumbing problem should be solvable by a good plumbing company. You will expect a good company to have a good...
Thoughts on plumbing, past and present:
There have been songs and poems celebrating our attachment to comfortable facilities. Billy Wheeler sings about the Little Brown Shack Out Back. John William Gardner, past president of the Carnegie Corporation said: “The society which scorns excellence in plumbing because plumbing is a humble activity, and tolerates shoddiness in philosophy because philosophy is an...
Upgrade Your Kitchen and Bathrooms
Here are some things to think about when considering home remodeling. Remodeling your kitchen and bathrooms can make your home a more valuable property as well as a more pleasant place to be. Think about these projects when considering your upgrade options. 1. Fix up the kitchen. Upgrade surfaces and cabinets, and think about...