When you stop to think about it, it’s amazing just how much you use your water heater for every day. Bathing, cleaning, washing your hands, preparing food, making coffee… the list goes on. It’s really easy to take your water heater for granted, too--until it stops working. It’s easy enough to have a broken water … [Read more...]
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4 Things You Didn’t Know Your Plumbing Company Could Do
You might know us as the “smell good plumbers”, but Mike Diamond Services calls its experts “service technicians.” We didn’t bestow this title upon our techs (just) because it’s way cooler than “plumber”; it’s also simply more accurate. The technicians at Mike Diamond actually have a wide range of professional skills … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Remodeling Your Bathroom
So, you’re getting your HGTV on, huh? Good for you! Bathroom remodeling is a blast, and when it works out, it can refresh your perspective on the whole house! When it works out. The thing about bathroom remodeling is, it almost never goes as smoothly as it seems to on TV--and it doesn’t always go smoothly on TV! … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Your Air Conditioner Won’t Work
Air conditioner problems are always a hassle, but in the summer they become more than a hassle. Case in point: the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for Los Angeles county recently. According to their report, “Dangerous warning level heat is expected today through Saturday, when high … [Read more...]
4 Ways To Make Sure You Get Your Security Deposit Back
Security deposits shouldn’t be hard to get back, but it can really feel like they are. It’s surprising how much damage can build up in a living space over time, especially if you’re living with other people. You totally forgot about that time your roommate’s boyfriend got drunk and put his foot through the drywall… … [Read more...]
All About Gas Part 2: The Whats, Whys, and Wheres of Gas Leaks
Natural gas is a very important part of modern life. Last month, we answered some of the basics about natural gas: where it comes from, how we get it, and how it’s managed. This month, we’re covering why all of this matters to you. Here’s what you should know about how you use natural gas, the dangers it may pose, and … [Read more...]
Everything You Should Know About Your Natural Gas – Part 1
Whether we like it or not, natural gas continues to be vitally important to our day-to-day lives. As a versatile, clean-burning, and efficient source of power and energy, gas sees more use than any other power source in the US. 33.8% of US energy came from natural gas in 2016; we used approximately 27.5 trillion cubic … [Read more...]
Plumbers in Hollywood: What the Movies Get Right and Wrong About Plumbing
When you picture the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood, chances are you’re not thinking about the bathrooms in the trailers and sewer systems underneath the walk of fame. It might not be the most intuitive of associations, but the fact of the matter is, plumbing and the silver screen go way back. Even movie stars … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Cool Down Without Turning Up Your AC
Pretty much everywhere, it’s gonna be hot. This is California, after all. It’s only April, and a lot of us have already started feeling the heat. As summer approaches, the temperature is only going to climb and climb. West Coast summers can feel like a choice between melting in the heat or spending all your money … [Read more...]
How to Maintain Outdoor Lighting
If you own a house, chances are you have some kind of outdoor lighting. Whether you have a single porch light or a whole landscape lighting system, you’ll want it to function as long and well as possible. Not only does outdoor lighting help you feel at-home and comfortable, it can serve an important security function, … [Read more...]
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