When it heats up, we’re often discussing how important it is to maintain your HVAC system, but did you know that warmer weather also causes issues for your home’s hot water heater? A lot of people don’t know that season changes will often cause water heaters to run hot and put extra stress on it. If you want to extend the life of your water heater, the easy solution is flushing it! This week, Andrew […]
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The last thing you want to return home to after a vacation is an issue with your plumbing. Water damage is not only expensive, it can be tricky to repair due to mold, rot, and other issues. So before you pack up the camper and head out on your summer adventure, make sure you take the time to prep your plumbing. On this week’s episode of “You Got This!” Andrew discusses several easy and thoughtful
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One of the most common remodel jobs when purchasing a new home, or even wanting to give your home an upgrade … is the bathroom. While the 80s produced many cool things, bathroom motif was arguably, not one of them. Lots of homes have dated tubs, tile, or color schemes that may make it difficult to appreciate the functionality or style of the home itself. This week, Andrew discusses a handful of things you can
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Every home has a water heater, and you can expect yours has a shelf-life. Depending on the size and the brand, and how you take care of it, you can expect maintenance to extend the life of your water heater. On this week’s episode, Andrew discusses: We have to wait forever for hot water at our kitchen sink. Should I install another water heater under the sink? I can’t fill my Jacuzzi bathtub with hot
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If your home has a septic system, you want to focus on maintenance, rather than repair…because those septic system repairs can be outrageously expensive. Some things you can do to care for your septic system include: Inspect and Pump Frequently Use Water Efficiently Properly Dispose of Waste Maintain Your Drain Field On this week’s episode of You Got This! Andrew explains why using high efficiency shower heads and toilets can prevent you from causing chaos
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What are some basic things you should know about your well? They are fairly common in rural areas and much of Nevada County. One of the things to keep in mind is how often you’re testing your well water. Annually is the minimal recommendation – you want to make sure you’re aware of the levels of sediment and minerals that may be in your water. While most of the things we worry about with well
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