How do you handle a heat wave? Probably you stay indoors and enjoy the AC. But what if the AC breaks down during a heat wave? Be careful. Heat kills, especially the vulnerable old, young,  and those who have serious medical conditions. There are some things we can do to help us survive until...
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Even a newly-built home can surprise you with plumbing problems. How could that be, you say? Actually, even in new construction, mistakes can be made. Planning problems may reveal themselves as plumbing failures latter on. Low-quality fixtures and materials may be used, to save on construction cost. And accidents happen, even with good intentions....
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Oh no, what was that sound? Not the AC failing, I hope. Say it isn’t so. But if you fear the worst, and your air-conditioning unit is not performing up to par, try these easy tips before calling your local AC repair people. 1. Check the filters: Filter replacement promotes good air conditioning function. 2. Clear...
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Early plumbing involved the use of clay, cast-iron, and copper pipes. There were other materials, including wood and bored stone, but clay, cast-iron, and copper were the standbys. Historically more effort was put into ways to bring water into town and into buildings than was spent on channeling waste water away. If a carefully...
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