Posts Tagged ‘ remodeling ’

The Plumbers Black Friday

November 28, 2012
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The Plumbers Black Friday

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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How Safe is Your Water?

November 23, 2012
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How Safe is Your Water?

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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The Pink Wave

October 24, 2012
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The Pink Wave

Each October, Michael & Son holds their annual Pink Wave to show support for all those affected by breast cancer. Michael & Son employees from all locations (DC, MD, VA, PA, NC) line major roadways carrying banners, pink balloons and signs in support for breast cancer research and awareness . The Pink Wave not...
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The Gold Mine in Your Backyard

October 4, 2012
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The Gold Mine in Your Backyard

Besides your car, what’s the most expensive item you have that is unsecured and outside your home? If you guessed your grill, patio set or lawn mower, more than likely you guessed wrong. Your homes HVAC system probably cost more than all three combined and is much more attractive to thieves. While this may...
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Low Water Pressure

September 27, 2012
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Low Water Pressure

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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What Sets Us Apart

September 20, 2012
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What Sets Us Apart

During the past few years, our country has been reeling from one of the most devastating economic down turns since the great depression. In that time, a large number of businesses have imposed hiring freezes and scrapped any plans for expansion. Michael & Son Services has done the exact opposite. In less then 10...
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Disaster Survival 101

September 20, 2012
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Disaster Survival 101

Earlier this week, the entire D.C., Maryland and Virginia area was under a tornado watch. While most areas got through it unscathed, the threat was still very real. In the past, it was easy for us to scoff at tornado, flood and hurricane warnings as they never seemed to pan out. More recently, however,...
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Maintaining Your Fireplace

September 7, 2012
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Maintaining Your Fireplace

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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Choosing the Right Bathroom Flooring

September 5, 2012
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Choosing the Right Bathroom Flooring

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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Michael & Son Teams Up With the USO

September 4, 2012
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Michael & Son Teams Up With the USO

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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