Ten Questions Everyone Should Ask a Potential Contractor

Everyone has heard the horror stories of contractors hired to perform home improvement contracts. Maybe the contractor took a person?s money and ran, or left the work half-done. Others stories tell of faulty workmanship that causes major headaches after the fact. Asking these ten questions will help ensure you don?t have a negative contractor experience.

Who are your workers and how will they be supervised?

This question is extremely important if you are hiring a contractor to do work in your home. ...

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Contractors, Maintenance, Plumbing, Resource

FYI, General Tips

DIY: How To Clear Drains without the Use of Dangerous Chemicals

Posted by: Daniel Sanchez

Have you ever heard that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure? Where your household drains are concerned, this old adage contains noteworthy advice since a clogged drain can often warrant an expensive service call to the plumber.

Chemical Drain-Clearing Methods

Most commercial products used for unclogging drains contain caustic and corrosive chemicals that are not only bad for you and the environment, but they are hard on your pipes as well. Chemical drain cleaners damage galvanized, PVC, iron, ...

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Bathroom DIY, DIY, Drain Cleaning, Kitchen DIY, Maintenance, Plumbing

Clogged Drains, Clogged Plumbing, Maintenance, Miami Bathroom Plumbing, Miami Kitchen Plumbing Tips, Toilet Problems

Sewer Inspections

Posted by: Daniel Sanchez

When Should You Get a Professional Sewer Camera Inspection?

If you are considering the purchase of a home or you have problems with your existing sewer lines, you may want to consider getting a professional plumber to complete a plumbing inspection. With both scenarios, it is important for you to assess the condition of your sewer lines in order to take care of problematic issues or to ensure that the sewer system is working properly in the house that you intend ...

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JUN
2013

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Inspections, Maintenance, Miami Plumbers Blog, Plumbing, Plumbing Inspections

Maintenance, Plumbing, Plumbing Inspections

Water Heater Maintenance For Optimum Performance

Posted by: Daniel Sanchez

Although heating water for your home accounts for about 19 percent of your annual utility bill, it?s easy to take hot water for granted until something goes wrong with your water heater. The cost and inconvenience of repair or replacement can easily be avoided by maintaining your system to keep it operating safely and efficiently year round. Water heater maintenance is a cooperative effort between you and your plumbing technician. Here are some of the ...

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MAY
2013

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Inspections, Maintenance, Plumbing, Water Heater Maintenance, Water Heater Repair

Water Heater Maintenance, Water Heater Repair, Water Heater Tips