Homeownership comes with many responsibilities, one of which is maintaining your property. While some home maintenance tasks may seem minor, neglecting them can lead to costly repairs down the line. The key to avoiding expensive repairs is regular upkeep, paying attention to warning signs, and knowing when to call in a professional.

Plumbing emergencies can strike without warning, and when they do, they often cause serious inconvenience and costly damage if not addressed immediately. From burst pipes flooding your home to malfunctioning water heaters and clogged drains, these emergencies require quick, decisive action. Knowing how to react and, more importantly, how to prevent these disasters is key to protecting your home and wallet.

With summer on the horizon, it’s super important to make sure your plumbing system is up to par. While some home maintenance tasks are simple enough for even the most non-skilled homeowner, when it comes to your home's plumbing, hiring a professional ensures no errors or loose bolts and avoids costly repairs down the line.

Tired of life’s little surprises? Picture this: It’s a quiet evening, you’re finally unwinding after a long day, when suddenly, drip…drip…gush! Your peaceful haven is now a watery battleground, and you are teetering on the brink of plumbing Armageddon.

Dishwasher not Getting Water: Potential Causes and Actions

Freezer not Freezing: Common Reasons and a Quick Solution Typically, the freezer section of our refrigerator is pretty reliable. With many models including an outside dispenser for ice and water, it’s usually not open as often as the refrigerator section, so it’s a surprise when you find the freezer is not freezing.

Everyone remembers that feeling of buying their first home full of anticipation, excitement, of creating happy memories and fresh new beginnings. But many new homeowners underestimate the burden of caring for it and the cost that comes with it.

The last two months were really busy. Between preparing for the holidays, hosting get-togethers, and visiting friends and relatives, you probably didn't have a lot of time to think about home improvement projects.

This blog post is part of our home maintenance for first time homeowners series. Stay tuned for more!

There comes a time in your bathroom sink’s lifetime when it’s reached the point of no return. Whether it’s rusty, cracked, or you simply want an upgrade, the most feasible solution would be to replace it altogether.

There’s no way around it - a clogged toilet can instantly wreak havoc on your floors, linens, and your general state of mind. Whether it’s overflowing like crazy or it simply won’t budge, a clogged toilet isn’t something you can leave unattended, even for a few hours.

There’s no two ways about it – you can’t shower with water pooling around your ankles forever, and if your bathtub drain is clogged, that’s an even bigger problem. In fact, a clogged bathroom drain is a problem that gets even hairier (sorry for the gross pun) if left unattended to.

For most people, hiring a plumber isn’t something that happens quite often. As such, when the time eventually comes around, and you need one on the double, it’s important to find someone with the proper knowledge and credentials.

Nothing can halt your morning routine like a clogged shower, sink, shower, tub, or toilet. Whether you know what caused the offending clog (with long hair often being the culprit) or you’re unsure of the issue, there are plenty of drain clog removers on the market that can help you get rid of the problem, without having to pay a plumber to fix it.

Standing ankle-deep in tepid shower water might not be the most annoying thing we’ve ever experienced, but it definitely makes the top ten. To make matters worse, if you’ve got a shower flooding, or your stubborn bathtub won’t drain, the situation can start to become an emergency.