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If you’ve ever experienced a sudden decrease in water pressure in your home, you know the unsettling feeling. Not only is it unsatisfying to take a shower, but low water pressure throughout the house can also be inconvenient when cleaning, cooking, watering plants and more. Even if you’re familiar with the basics of your home’s…

Learn how to unclog your garbage disposal with My Fix it Up Life and HomeAdvisor. Fixing your clogged disposal might be easier than you think!

Enduring a flood from a natural disaster is devastating to your family and your property. Whether you’re the victim of a flood caused a flash downpour, hurricane, earthquake, or tsunami, your top concern during and after the storm is the health and safety of your loved ones — which needs to include your drinking water….

What is arsenic? Arsenic is a semi-metallic element. It occurs naturally in the earth’s crust and, therefore, in our soil, drinking water, and food. Traces of the element are normal, but human activity can increase arsenic amounts to an unhealthy level. In the past, arsenic was a component in pesticides used on food, animal feed,…

Looking for a Plumbing Contractor? Stuck with a leaky faucet? Thinking about redoing your bathroom or kitchen? You could use a plumbing contractor. There may be a lot of pros out there who can do the job for you. Here’s how to determine what you need. On This Page: How to Find Reasonable & Qualified…

Garden Landscape by Conserva Irrigation of Virginia Beach in Virginia Beach, VA Water saving renovations are money saving renovations. Leaky pipes, outdated appliances, and poor irrigation practices hike up your water and energy bills and wreak havoc on your septic system. And, in drought-ridden states, water wasting can be subject to hefty fines and usage…

Hot water is one of the many modern conveniences that a lot of us take for granted. When your water heater is not functioning properly or is simply not able to meet the demands of your household, however, we quickly remember what a luxury warm water can be. If your hot water heater is on…

It happens every winter. You don’t leave the heat on when you leave, or the temperature drops so low you don’t even think about the water freezing in the pipes. As much as we know about what to do to protect our homes and apartments, sometimes we just forget. The problem is, if you forget…

Does your family prefer showers to baths? Maybe you have an older family member who’s having trouble climbing over the tub ledge to shower. Or possibly your bathtub is looking dingy or dated and you’re exploring options to make your bathroom look fresh and modern.

If you want a fast facelift for your bathroom, think about opting to replace your bathroom sink for an updated, fresh look. This is also a popular project to take on when you need to address other plumbing issues, including leaking faucets. If you’re willing to put in a little sweat equity, you can save…