Winter in the Pacific Northwest can be quite beautiful, with the occasional snowfall and the evergreens adding color to an otherwise gray landscape. But it can turn ugly fast when the [...]
There’s nothing more frustrating than taking a shower and then standing in a few inches of water after a minute or two. If it’s just a shower pan, it won’t be long until water starts [...]
As a homeowner, a hot water heater exploding is one of the more frightening things that can happen inside your home. Fortunately, that scenario is rare as modern water heaters are designed to [...]
Water heaters play an important role in any household, so we notice the lack of hot water pretty quickly. If it is time for a new unit (most newer water heaters last 15 years), take the time to [...]
A bidet is a bathroom fixture that is designed for cleansing the body after using the toilet. Bidets are becoming increasingly popular in the United States, as they offer a more hygienic way to [...]
(Updated Sept. 9, 2022) Buying a new home is probably the biggest purchase you’ll ever make. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first home or your forever home, you want to make sure you know exactly [...]
(Updated Sept. 1, 2022) Unclogging a bathtub drain is one of those tasks requiring a little bit of ingenuity and a little bit of elbow grease. The good news is that the ingenuity has already been [...]
Hard water can cause plumbing problems, make it difficult to keep your home clean, and it can negatively impact the quality of your skin and hair. It’s a naturally developing issue, found in [...]
Although Portland doesn’t deal with massive flooding like other parts of the country, we do receive enough rain that soggy basements are a relatively common occurrence. In most cases, this is [...]
(Updated June 1, 2022) Living a healthier lifestyle is important for many individuals and families. It could be getting outside to exercise more often, changing the way you eat, or making a more [...]
