Most of us wait to call a plumber until we’re in an emergency situation: There’s no hot water. The toilet won’t flush. The basement is flooded. Instead of waiting until something goes terribly wrong, it’s a good idea to look and listen for a few things in your home that
Spring rains are doing their job to make Frederick County lawns beautiful, but they can do a lot of damage to your basement if your sump pump isn’t working. Before you find your belongings under water, here’s how to know if your sump pump is working correctly, and what to
Spring has officially arrived in Frederick County. Before you find yourself in a pool of a mess during the warmer seasons, be sure to go through this checklist to avoid any plumbing problems. Is Your Sump Pump Working? In heavy spring downpours, your sump pump can keep your basement from
As spring approaches and the weather gets warmer, we’re more likely to reach for a nice cold glass of water. Next time you take a drink, think about how lucky you are to have clean drinking water and safe, working plumbing in our homes. This Saturday, March 11th is World Plumbing
If you’re buying a home in Frederick County this spring, you’ve probably already made your wish list including the number of bedrooms, preferred neighborhood, and whether you’d like a two-story or a ranch. But a lot of potential homeowners don’t realize that even when they find the “perfect” home, they need
If you want to avoid waking up to a cold shower, it’s important to maintain your water heater. Even energy efficient water heaters will become less efficient if not taken care of. Because water heaters combine water and electricity, it’s always best to have a licensed plumber perform a maintenance check
It’s still winter in Frederick County, and we haven’t had to worry about a lot of melting snow causing flooding problems — yet. But even if we do make it through to March without much snow, there’s an imminent rainy season ahead. To prepare now, make sure to consider the
We’re enjoying mild temperatures for January in Middletown this week, but that could change within a week or even days. Take advantage of the break in the cold to take the steps needed to prevent your pipes from freezing when temperatures drop. Why Should I Worry About Frozen Pipes? Many pipes are
Still trying to think of what to buy someone special, but don’t want something that will lose its novelty after a month? The perfect gift should last much longer, so consider adding some luxury to your Frederick County home with some plumbing upgrades. Every Morning at the Spa Skip the gift certificate
It’s a fun time of year in Frederick County. Leaves are falling, ghosts and witches are sprawled across neighborhood lawns, and spooky jack-o-lanterns are grinning ear to ear about upcoming Halloween festivities. One thing you definitely want to do this Halloween is keep it fun – and that means not
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