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Yearly, in much colder climates than Texas’s usually mild weather, a quarter of a million people have had extensive damage done to their homes because of broken water pipes. If you hadn’t already moved to Texas in 2021 before our Big Freeze, you may not be aware that...

If too many people are bathing at the same time, or if you are doing the laundry, running the dishwasher, watering the lawn, and bathing at the same time, you may need to stagger things or get a larger tank. If, though, the hot water isn’t there when you aren’t doing...

Imagine this: You have just moved into your lovely old house built a hundred and twenty years ago, and you keep hearing hissing noises when you pass the utility closet. You can’t think what it is. Then you notice a slight obnoxious smell, and realize you need a nap....

Considering our economy and the complications of inflation, you may not want to make that move. Even though you are stuffed into a smaller house than you need, you may want to wait until things get better. So, what do you do in the meantime? You look for space-saving...

Hard water leads to calcium accumulation inside pipes, showerheads and faucets, causing incredible damage. It also causes dry hair and skin, soap scum on sinks, tubs and appliances, and foggy glasses and dishes after being washed. When minerals build up in our...

Yes, our water heaters deal with rusty, smelly water at some time in their life span. So, what causes it? It’s caused by the build-up of dissolved hydrogen sulfide gas in our water, coming from the sulfur and iron in the soil. When this gas accumulates in our water...