If you’ve recently moved into a home without a dishwasher and are wondering how you’re going to survive, you’re not alone. Roughly 25% of American households do not have a dishwasher. You don’t have to dread the task of hand washing dishes – we’ve got you covered. How to Survive Without a Dishwasher Minimize Dirty … [Read more...]
How to Eliminate Garbage Disposal Odor
What’s the smelliest part of your kitchen—the trash or the garbage disposal? You’d be surprised to know that it’s more likely the garbage disposal. The kitchen sink is home to more than 500,000 bacteria. (That’s about 1,000 times more than the average toilet!) While your trash contains a lot of decaying foods, it’s … [Read more...]
Top 3 Things to Never Put Down the Drain
Communities spend billions of dollars every year unplugging grease-blocked pipes, repairing pump stations, and cleaning up costly and illegal wastewater spills—are you contributing to the problem? Fats, oil, and grease, also known as FOG, are natural byproducts of food preparation and cooking and are the leading … [Read more...]
A Cheat Sheet for Cleaning Your Dishwasher
Dishwashers are great for washing dishes, but they’re also a paradise for fungi. In a study of household dishwashers, 62% tested positive for fungi. In that same study, 56% of the fungi were black yeasts, which thrive in hot, moist conditions like dishwashers. Dishwashers are used daily, so we know the basic do’s … [Read more...]
Home Plumbing: The Hidden System Within Your Walls
Have you ever wondered how your plumbing system works? As your plumbing system is hidden inside walls and floors, it may appear to be an intricate maze of pipes and fittings. Contrary to popular belief, a home plumbing system is undoubtedly uncomplicated and clear-cut. A regular home plumbing system has three basic … [Read more...]
5 Common Residential Plumbing Problems
Plumbing systems are undoubtedly one of the most delicate and complex systems in a house. Not to mention, the system that is probably the most vital in a house besides the structure itself. You can live without heating or air-condition; but living in today’s times without plumbing would be difficult. There are many … [Read more...]
Kitchen Checklist: What to Look For in Your New Home
You finally moved into your new home. Boxes fill every room. There’s so much unpacking to do, but where to start? It’s best to begin with the heart of your home—the kitchen. After a long day of moving, unpacking, and rearranging, you’ll thank yourself for having your kitchen in order. You might only have enough energy … [Read more...]
Bad Advice about Drain Cleaning (and How To Avoid it)
A pool of dirty water rising at your feet during a shower. A few inches of used water full of food chunks when you’re rinsing off clean dishes in the kitchen sink. A back up of spit water in the bathroom sink when you’re brushing your teeth. Though a clogged drain may not seem like a big deal (more likely a slight … [Read more...]
Laundry Room Checklist: What to Look For in Your New Home
You purchased a home and the first room you start thinking about is the laundry room, right? Probably not. While you’re busy dreaming of that new a flat screen TV in the living room or all the extra space in your new backyard, don’t forget about the laundry room. Did you know the average adult spends five months of … [Read more...]
Party Nightmare—What To Do if You Clog Someone Else’s Toilet
We’ve all been there, right? You’re at a friend’s house for a nice relaxing evening or enjoying a party with friends when nature calls. So you head to the bathroom to do your business when it happens – the toilet clogs! Your face turns white and all of the blood drains to your legs as you watch the water rise to the … [Read more...]
