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 [...]
(Updated May 25, 2022) Although it may not be as glamorous or talked about as a master suite or chef’s kitchen remodel, a laundry room makeover can help in the day-to-day activities of you and [...]