Detecting Water Leaks: Safeguarding Your Home and Conserving Resources

Water leaks can lead to significant damage, inflated utility bills, and more. Detecting water leaks early is pretty important. But, you don’t have to call the plumber, just yet. Let’s explore methods for detecting water leaks in your home. 1. Monitor Your Water Meter: One of the simplest ways to identify a water leak is by monitoring your water meter. Start by ensuring that no water is being used in your home. Then, take note […]

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Myths and Truths about Plumbing & HVAC

We’ve seen them all.  Myths disguised as truths when it comes to plumbing and HVAC.  This article puts those myths to bed. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE Myth: Putting raw hamburger in your septic system helps break down waste and is beneficial for the system. Truth: Putting raw hamburger in your septic system is not recommended and can be harmful to the system. Septic systems are designed to process human waste, toilet paper, and certain biodegradable

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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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Home Remedies for Clearing Drains

Clogged drains are a common and annoying problem that can cause water to back up in your sink, tub, or shower. Not only can this make it difficult to use your plumbing fixtures, but it can also create unpleasant odors and attract pests. Fortunately, you don’t have to resort to harsh chemicals or expensive plumbers to clear your drains. There are many natural and eco-friendly ways to unclog your drains using household items that you

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Additional DIY Projects that can Increase the Value of Your Home

Listen to this episode of You Got This! Landscape Garden and Patio Makeover A landscape garden and patio makeover can enhance your home’s curb appeal and outdoor living space. It can also attract more buyers and increase your home’s value. A source² claims that a well-maintained landscape can add anywhere from 5% to 12% to your home’s value. Some of the things you can do to makeover your landscape garden and patio are: – Plant

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DIY projects that can add value to your home

You can hear Andrew discuss this topic on this week’s episode of You Got This! ~ listen on KNCO Grass Valley, Fridays at 9am, or online anytime: YOU GOT THIS! New Kitchen A new kitchen can make your home more attractive and functional, as well as increase its resale value. According to one source¹, a new kitchen can add up to 6% to your home’s value. Some of the things you can do to update

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