Tree Roots

Posted by Lawrence De Hart
On February 3, 2014

Tree roots clogged your sewer pipe? What do you do now? Have you ever had the plumber snake out your sewer line and pull up a big clump of tree roots? If the first snaking out solves the problem, you can take some preventative measures like having an annual pipe-snaking done or use root killer […]

Posted by Lawrence De Hart
On January 31, 2014

Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect salad to serve for your Super Bowl Party. Here is the recipe: *1- deli roasted chicken, deboned and chopped in large chunks. *1 package of cooked pasta of your choice, drained and cooled *1 can artichoke hearts drained and chopped *1 cup black olives cut in half *1 container grape tomatoes […]

Posted by Lawrence De Hart
On January 30, 2014

Simple water heater maintenance procedures need to be performed to keep your water heater functioning properly and efficiently. Instructions to do this come with your water heater and are often overlooked. Depending on your water quality; when water is pumped into your water heater, dirt, sediment, and various minerals settle on the bottom of the tank. […]

Posted by Lawrence De Hart
On January 29, 2014

Today is Kansas Day for those of us who reside in the great state of Kansas. Kansas Day was born in Paola, Kansas in 1877 in the Paola public school when 15 – 20 students were studying U S history on January 8, 1877. The battle of New Orleans was being discussed and brought about a […]

Posted by Lawrence De Hart
On January 28, 2014

Here are some cleaning tips: * Clean cloth lamp shades with a lint roller. * Soak plastic storage containers in hot water with 2 tablespoons of baking soda when they get smelly. *As you are cleaning, take a large basket with you to collect miscellaneous items that you can sort and put away when you […]

Posted by Lawrence De Hart
On January 27, 2014

Place a strainer over kitchen and bathroom drains if they don’t have one. This will prevent hair, pieces of soap and other debris from clogging the drains. Clean the strainer as needed. Pour a cup of baking soda followed by a cup of vinegar down your drains every month. Drains in showers and bathrooms need extra […]

Posted by Lawrence De Hart
On January 24, 2014

Cheap plumbing fixtures can seem like a good idea and bargain at the time of purchase. However, the life span will be greatly diminished and you will need to repair or replace them much sooner than if you had purchased quality plumbing fixtures. When you have cheap plumbing fixtures they are much more difficult to […]

Posted by Lawrence De Hart
On January 23, 2014

A toilet obstruction may not always come loose with a toilet plunger. Many times an object accidently falls or is dropped into the toilet and causes a toilet obstruction. Some of these obstructive objects can be a comb, toy or toothbrush etc. If you try to plunge the toilet obstruction it might push it deeper into […]

Posted by Lawrence De Hart
On January 22, 2014

Frozen pipes might be here again. Temperatures will dip to a dangerous low tonight in the Midwest, causing frozen pipes if you don’t take some precautions. That being said I have some tips for you to help prevent frozen pipes. Keep cabinet doors open under all sinks, that allows warmer air to circulate. Let the faucet drip at […]

Posted by Lawrence De Hart
On January 22, 2014

A leaky faucet can be annoying, however it is the most common plumbing problem. Most times you can do the repair yourself. Stopping a leaky faucet can sometimes be a simple repair by replacing the inner mechanisms of the faucet. When you go to the store to purchase the parts make sure you know the make […]

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Tree Roots

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Water Heater Maintenance

Kansas Day

Cleaning

Drains

Cheap Plumbing Fixtures

Toilet Obstruction

Frozen Pipes

Leaky Faucet