While most hot water heaters, broilers, and gas stoves have safety features that reduce risks associated with the use of gas, leaks pose risks to health and property for all concerned. Consequently, it’s important for homeowners to know what…
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To support your friends and family battling this disease and protect your own health, follow the PLEDGE. PREVENTION: Ask my doctor what steps I can take that could reduce my risk of breast…
Typically, you can expect your home’s hot water heater to last at least 10 years before it needs to be replaced with a new one. However, if you keep it properly maintained, you increase your chances of getting 15 years…
Need to justify a second (or third, or fourth) cup of coffee today? There’s a holiday for that. Monday is National Coffee Day, CNN reports. A number of national chains are celebrating by offering — what else? — coffee. Dunkin’…
Fall has finally arrived in Houston, Texas and although zing weather is probably a couple of months off, it isn’t too early to think about what you need to do before winter arrives. Chilly fall temperatures serve as a polite…
Becoming a homeowner is a big responsibility. No longer can you call your building super to come and fix any little problem that may crop up, like a leaky faucet or a broken dishwasher. If you are a do-it-yourself type, this is…
Despite the fact that all modern homeowners have plumbing systems, most don’t know much about how they work. Whenever a problem arises, many people are at a loss for what to do. Here are a few basic steps to take…
We’ve all heard plenty of tips and tricks about keeping our plumbing in top shape. But how many of these tips or so-called “conventional wisdom” actually work? Here are some popular myths about plumbing that could actually cost you money. 1. Lemons…
We’ve all heard plenty of tips and tricks about keeping our plumbing in top shape. But how many of these tips or so-called “conventional wisdom” actually work? Here are some popular myths about plumbing that could actually cost you money. 1. Lemons…