Hard water, what’s that?! How can water be hard?
Okay, okay, you’ve likely heard of hard water before, but do you really know what makes it hard and why it’s so bad? Hard water is basically water with a high concentration of minerals in it, like calcium and magnesium. Now, these minerals are harmless to ingest, so you don’t have to worry about consuming hard water, however, these minerals can pose a serious threat to your plumbing system!
The best way to minimize the effects of hard water is to have a water softener installed in your home. In fact, there are plenty of benefits of having one of these systems installed, and below, we’ve listed just some of the ways a great water softener can help you! All you have to do is keep reading to find out more!
No matter the temperature outside, enjoying a hot shower or bath is something we all look forward to at the end of a long day. Out of all our modern conveniences, your hot water heater is probably one of the most important, and you likely can’t imagine life without it. So, what happens when it reaches the end of its service life?
We understand that saying goodbye isn’t always easy. However, sometimes saying goodbye is good and much-needed, and this is especially the case if you are operating an older or outdated air conditioning system. Let’s face it: summer here in Texas is quite hot and you deserve to own a system that is going to keep you and your family cool and comfortable all season long. Besides, you have plenty of other things to worry about during the summer, like finding the best ice cream shop in town.
Congratulations, Texans! We made it through yet another mild, but chilly winter! This means that summer is well underway, and already, temperatures have been climbing well into the 70s! Surely, we can expect to be turning on our air conditioners sometime soon, and perhaps many of you already have. You depend on your AC all summer long to keep you and your family cool and comfortable, but what happens when something goes wrong?
Now, we aren’t saying that there aren’t things you can’t do yourself. In fact, there are plenty of plumbing tasks that you should be pretty equipped to handle. For instance, you more than likely know how to whip out a toilet plunger and get your clogged toilet to flush. You also probably know what substances should and shouldn’t go down your drains. However, there are just some jobs that are better left to the professionals.
There are so many reasons why homeowners don’t regularly contact their local problems. Often, they are unaware that there might be something waiting to happen so they end up waiting until disaster strikes to make a call. Of course, it is easier to be blissfully unaware, however, holding off on annual plumbing inspection and maintenance can result in a catastrophic plumbing emergency!
Let’s face it: we are all looking for ways to save a few extra bucks each month. In fact, if there is one thing that you’ll often hear HVAC technicians talk about it is energy efficiency and why it is so important. When your home is energy efficient, you’ll spend less time worrying about costly repairs and high energy bills. Of course, winter here in Texas is anything but harsh. However, it is still important to ensure that your HVAC system is as efficient as possible. So, how do you do so?
The water coming into your home is quite valuable. You depend on it every day for cleaning, cooking, washing, and drinking, so it is important that it remains safe and clean. Sometimes, however, the water entering your home isn’t exactly what you’d expect. Perhaps it has been contaminated, riddled with sediment, or just doesn’t smell quite right. If this is the case, you need a water treatment system.
We can all admit it: winter here doesn’t exactly require a heavy coat and a pair of mittens. However, the temperature can dip well into the 60s, and for many of us, that is just too cold. During the winter, we turn to our heaters to keep us warm and comfortable. But, what happens if you find yourself dealing with a handful of heater issues? For many homeowners, the decision to replace or repair their older heating system can be quite a difficult one to make. So, what do you do?
We expect that many of you have found yourselves browsing DIY websites for hours on end in search of fun, creative projects you can do at home. Certainly, you can build yourself a new centerpiece or even paint an old coffee table, but there are some projects that are better left to the professionals.
