If you live in a rainy area, at the bottom of a hill, or in an area with a high water table—such as parts of Weld County in Colorado including Windsor and Greeley—there’s a good chance your house has a sump pump. A sump pump is a small pump installed below the lowest part of […] Read More >
You’re headed out on vacation to escape the frigid winter weather in Wyoming or Colorado (Sometimes even New Mexico!) and wondering what to set your thermostat at. You don’t want your pipes to freeze, but you also don’t want to pay for your house to feel like the tropics when no one is there to […] Read More >
’ve ever had to use a laundromat or a community laundry room, you know just how convenient it is to have a washer and dryer in your own home. That is, until the washing machine decides to leak and cause water damage. And because washing machines use an average of 15 gallons each cycle—with older […] Read More >
Puddle Trouble A puddle discovered by the refrigerator can mean only one of two things…an ice cube or two that may have fallen and melted, or worse, a leak. Thankfully, there are only a few common causes of refrigerator leaks and they can be checked in a quick process of elimination. One of the most […] Read More >
It’s estimated that nearly 90 percent of U.S. homes have hard water—water containing high levels of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron. While hard water doesn’t pose serious health risks, it can create a plethora of issues around your home, including: Water that tastes “off” Dry skin and dirty hair from the shower Soap […] Read More >
Winter has arrived in the West. For our neighbors in Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico, that means heaters have clicked on. Many people have turned to radiant floor heating. It has emerged as a popular heating trend over the last several years for both new house construction and homes undergoing renovation. And it’s with good […] Read More >
It’s time, temperatures are dropping fast! When temperatures begin to drop and plants go dormant for winter, it’s time to put away the garden hoses away until spring. Winterizing your exterior hose bibs—the outdoor faucets on your house—and properly storing your garden hoses is super simple and will keep everything working properly when they’re used […] Read More >
In Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico having your sprinkler lines blown out for winter costs an average of $100, and must be done every year to prevent costly repairs and possible water damage. Irrigation systems either use rigid PVC pipes that can freeze, expand, and crack if water remains in them through the winter or […] Read More >
If you’ve spent any time camping in the outdoors lately away from running water, a warm shower, or a flushing toilet, you’ve probably been reminded of the marvel of indoor plumbing. In many ways, the plumbing system is the lifeblood of your house, bringing you and your family fresh water to keep clean and hydrated […] Read More >
As the days get chillier, the cold weather clothes get pulled from the back of the closet, the heat gets turned on, and the fireplace is prepped for use. Although you may be more concerned about keeping your house warm right now, spending just an hour properly winterizing your swamp cooler will save you an […] Read More >