Plumbing Tips

How to Fix a Leaky Faucet in 10 Minutes or Less

Listen to this episode of You Got This! A leaky faucet can be annoying, wasteful, and costly. It can also cause damage to your sink, countertop, or floor if left untreated. Fortunately, fixing a leaky faucet is not that hard and you don’t need any special tools or skills. All you need are some basic tools like a wrench, a screwdriver, and some plumber’s tape. And of course, you need to turn off the water […]

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Installing an Irrigation System

LISTEN TO YOU GOT THIS EPISODE Installing an irrigation system in your yard can be a great DIY project that can save you time, money, and water in the long run. Here are some steps to guide you through the process: Plan the system: Start by measuring the area that needs irrigation and make a drawing of your yard. Identify where the water source is and where you want to install the sprinkler heads. Consider

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Plumbing DIY :: Jobs That Don’t Require a Plumber

Not all plumbing jobs require a professional, and some of you DIY’ers probably like to dive in yourself.  Contrary to what some plumbing companies may tell you, it WON”T actually cost you more money to start a job yourself, and call in the pros if you get in over your head.  This week we’re talking about some common plumbing repairs you can probably tackle, without calling your plumber. Caulking your Tub A lot of times

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Plumbing DIY Fixes

On this week’s episode of You Got This! we discuss the most common questions or issues that homeowners have asked Andrew about their home plumbing. A handful of these easy DIY fixes include: determining why your household runs out of hot water so quickly; the difference between hard and soft water; and what might be the reason you notice your water bills creeping up. Why does my household run out of hot water so quickly?

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Diagnosing Well Issues

Diagnosing problems with a deep-water well can be difficult. Symptoms of a serious problem, like no water in the house, can be caused by either the well or the pump, and sometimes both. Troubleshooting well problems is also complicated by the fact that almost all the action takes place far underground. Because of this, many diagnoses can’t be entirely confirmed until the well is pulled, but this article will focus on the problem of no

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2014 Is The Year To Be Proactive About Replacing The Water Heater in Your Grass Valley Home

2014 Is The Year To Be Proactive About Replacing The Water Heater in Your Grass Valley Home
Did you know that upcoming changes in the 2015 regulation might make this year the year to replace your old water heater? I’m going to talk about how these changes could affect you and some of the best benefits of getting a water heater replacement in your Grass Valley home.

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