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Think you have a water leak? Don’t panic…

Leaks in our houses may cause serious problems, including expensive repairs and wasted water. Early leak detection is essential for avoiding these problems and making the most of available water resources. This post will discuss efficient techniques for finding water leaks at home. Listen to this episode of YOU GOT THIS! Keep an eye on your water meter. This is one of the easiest methods to detect a water leak. To begin, check to see […]

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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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Garbage Disposal and the Holidays

It’s officially holiday season, and that often means you have a houseful, and this can stress your plumbing.  This show is focused on your kitchen, the disposal in particular.  Just a few highlights of what we discuss this week on You Got This! include: What to do if you don’t have power. What not to do when you have all these people for the holidays. What’s happening with the turkey run. Some things to avoid

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Potential Electrical Hazards in Your Home

Homes built in the 1960s and 1970s often had main electrical panels installed that were manufactured by Zinsco and then marketed under the brand “Sylvania.” These main and sub panels are extremely dangerous and are know fire hazards. They have a history of breakers failing and panel meltdowns. In fact, you may even find your home uninsurable if you have a Zinsco/Sylvania electrical panel in your home. This week, on You Got This!, we discuss

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Common Plumbing Questions

We’ve all experienced a leaky faucet or two and, of course, an occasional clogged toilet. Google actually reports that “unclogging a toilet” garners more than 700K searches per month. On this week’s episode of You Got This! we discuss solutions to the most commonly googled questions around plumbing. First, we discuss what to do if you have a stinky kitchen sink. If you’ve determined the smell isn’t sewer, you can rule out a safety issue.

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Dealing with a chronic clogger toilet

Those low-flow toilets and older models can really be a pain. This week, on You Got This!, we discuss how to handle that “chronic clogger.” If you’ve got a toilet that seems to always get clogged, you’ve got a chronic clogger. No one has time or patience to plunge the same toilet 4 times a day so it’s important to get to the root of the problem. There are a few common issues that cause

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