Over the years, there's been a lot of debate about just how much water a person should drink daily to maintain optimum health. And while you may dispute that there's a magic number of glasses you need to consume each day, you probably agree that a tall glass of ice cold water can be very refreshing and tastes great.

While your dishwasher may be your most prized household appliance, did you know that if it starts leaking, it can be one of the most expensive machines there is?

Dishwashers are a modern-day marvel. Depending on how old you are, you may remember a time when the only dishwashers in the house were you and your siblings. Of course, back then the fight wasn't about who had to load and unload the dishwasher but who had to get their hands dirty and wash them all by hand.

You've probably heard, or even thought to yourself, "things just aren't made the way they used to be," and you'd be absolutely right. You might remember your mom's old fridge or stove lasting for 30 or 40 years until they finally stopped making replacement parts to repair them.

When Josephine Garis Cochran invented the first practical dishwasher in 1886, she did so to solve a problem. She wanted a machine that could wash dishes faster than they could be done by hand and without breaking them.

If you're like most people, the time you allot to household chores is limited. Just imagine trying to throw a load of laundry in before heading off to work and finding that your washing machine won't start—major frustration, right?

Luckily, your washing machine doesn't break down every day. Unfortunately, when it does, you may be left scurrying to find a reputable company that can repair it quickly without costing you a fortune.

When a major home appliance goes on the fritz, your entire household can be disrupted until it get fixed. Puls provides the best overall appliance repair services when compared to the competition.

We all take for granted that our appliances will be working when we need them. We may even be tempted to ignore a small problem, hoping it will go away. Unfortunately, that little problem can easily turn into something bigger and turn your life upside down.

Many of today's newer homes have an electric garage door opener to provide easy access, safety and security. There are several drive options available—chain, screw, belt, direct and jackshaft.

Think fast - what type of garage door does your home have, and what's it made of? Not sure? You're certainly not alone.

While front entry doors seem to get all the attention (with “oohs and aahs” reserved for decorative glass inserts or fancy sidelites), it’s really the overhead garage door that can make or break your home’s curb appeal.

Have you been thinking about mounting your TV on the wall, but put it off because you weren't really sure what was involved? Even though you know that mounting your TV will save some space, look better, and provide a more comfortable viewing experience, you may be hesitant to tackle this project.

Remember when cell phones were so small they could fit inside any pocket with room to spare? Obviously, the trend has changed as today's smartphones have become mini computers that work best with bigger and bigger screen sizes.

There's never a good time for your refrigerator to stop working, but there can definitely be a worst time — like just after you've stocked up on food for your holiday meals. You could try to move everything into coolers or to your neighbor's fridge, but just imagine the mess, the inconvenience, and the expense. It's definitely not the way you'll want to start out the holidays.