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Spring Cleaning Checklist: Get Your Pipes Checked

Spring is in the air—the air conditioning has been flipped on, people are getting their swimming pools cleaned out, and the kids are wrapping up their school years.

Do you have a To Do list with items you’d like to accomplish before the summer heat really hits? It’s always a good idea to get organized before you start having to run from one air conditioned building…

Breaking: California Drought Prompts New Water Regulations

Water is in high demand in California, now more than ever. This year’s drought is incredibly severe, prompting government agencies, businesses, and private citizens to seek out ways to do their part to conserve water at all times.

How are you striving to improve California’s water situation?

Little changes, like turning the tap off when you’re brushing your teeth, and using public pools instead of filling up…

April Showers Bring May… Floods?

Spring is really kicking into high gear, and for those who live near rivers, lakes, or streams, basement flooding happens every year around this time. Though Southern California has a relatively dry climate, unexpected downpours can often take homeowners by surprise when they notice that their basement has excess moisture and even flooding.

Why Is It a Big Deal?

If you have noticed any extra moisture or even just…

Which Plumbing Jobs Should You Leave to the Experts?

The DIY movement has really gained popularity in the US during the last few years. Are you a proud DIYer? Many people love researching DIY projects and getting their hands dirty while attempting to accomplish tasks they might not have dared to do in the past. But when it comes to plumbing, there are numerous projects that could be absolutely disastrous when not…

Before the Heat Hits, Get Your Pipes Checked

It’s an absolute nightmare scenario: it’s 100+ degrees outside, everyone’s air conditioning is blasting, even the dog refuses to go outside, and the kids are in the basement playing video games until it cools off later in the day. A pipe bursts in the basement, but the kids don’t notice until it starts to smell and there’s a big wet spot on the carpet….

What’s a Slab Leak and What Should I do about It?

Have you ever wondered about your home or businesses’ foundation? What are some problems that can arise in a concrete slab foundation, and how can resolve them?

What is a building’s foundation made of?

Pretty much every home or business building in America rests on a foundation that consists of a concrete slab. The purpose of a foundation is to hold up…