One of the busiest times for plumbers is during the holidays, especially the days following Thanksgiving. Between the large meals and heavy use on the homes entire plumbing system, issues with toilets and drains are common place. These clogs are usually the result of grease and oil being poured down drains, which forms a dark colored...
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According to the Environmental Working Group’s National Drink Water Database, analyses of municipal drinking water have shown that, despite government regulations, there are still many dangerous contaminants present in our water, even after it has gone through municipal water treatment facilities. In reality, these water treatment facilities, more often than not, contribute to the...
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Each day, we receive a few messages on our Facebook page from our friends looking for advice on home repairs. Many of the questions we receive might be ones you the reader have wondered about. The questions represent some of the most common issues faced by homeowners and our replies are usually the solution....
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Has the water pressure in your home decreased over the years? Was there once a time when your shower head shot water out like a cannon but now is down to a weak trickle? Do you get out of the shower every morning feeling like you are still covered in soap and shampoo? There...
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Many of us have gas appliances in the home and while they are efficient and convenient, they can also be extremely dangerous. Most people automatically assume the biggest danger associated with gas appliances is the risk of a fire in the home; however that is not the case. Nearly all injuries and deaths associated...
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With winter right around the corner, most homeowners are bracing themselves for the coming increase in utility bills, mainly heating. With the drastic increases in energy cost, especially concerning oil and gas, homeowners with fireplaces should seriously consider taking advantage of the low cost heat they can provide. For many people, the fireplace is...
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Are you thinking of remodeling an existing bathroom or even putting in a new one? You’ve probably obsessed over different styles of sinks, toilets and bathtubs but have you given any thought to the floors? You may not know it but different floors can affect the longevity of the bathroom and save you a...
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The Michael & Son Cares Program Richmond is teaming up with k95 and the USO to help a southern Virginia family with essential home repairs they can not afford. The recipients of the work were selected by the USO from a pool of families with active duty service members from all branches of the...
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Much like all essential goods and services, gas prices are on the rise. In just one day the national gas price average jumped to $3.80, the highest gas prices we’ve seen in a while. Since gas prices are based on speculation, and no one seems to speculate any good news these days, we should...
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In the next few days the Gulf Coast will be battered by gale force winds, torrential down pours and flash flooding. All courtesy of Hurricane Isaac, which is expected to touch down on the anniversary of Katarina no less. The DC/Metro area is no stranger to severe weather, who could forget the rain storms...
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