A dimmer switch lets you manually adjust how brightly your light bulbs shine. Dimming lights is an easy way to set a mood or make your home feel a little cozier. They’re also surprisingly quick and easy to install as long as you have the right tools and directions. You’ll have to get the tools yourself, but we can … [Read more...]
Home Plumbing Safety 101
There's potential danger in everything. You can't avoid it all, but there's plenty you can do to make your home as safe as possible. Take your home plumbing, for example. When you have a plumbing problem, taking a moment to consider safety can make all the difference. But what does considering safety entail? It … [Read more...]
Your Plumber’s Best Plumbing Tips
So you want to learn plumber secrets, eh? You want to know what nuggets of insider wisdom we’ve pulled from the depths after thousands of plumbing jobs? Maybe you have a DIY plumbing project coming up. Maybe you’ve had bad plumbing experiences in the past. Or maybe--just maybe--you’re really just interested in the … [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...]
5 Tips For Keeping Your Kitchen Sink Clean and Clear
The kitchen is the heart of your home. It's where you come together to cook, eat, chat, and spend time with your loved ones. To keep it healthy, you have to keep its parts healthy – and that includes the sink. Take heed of these tips for keeping your kitchen sink clean, clear, and in perfect working condition. Don’t … [Read more...]
DIY Plumbing Horror Stories: Why the Experts Know Best
Despite the popular belief of many, plumbing is a fine and particular art. Like with any task that involves advanced skill, there are those who make attempts to take things into their own hands, some of them to quite disastrous results. We’ve spoken to some of the talented technicians that we employ here at Mike … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Prettify Your Plumbing Fixtures
We all know that keeping your pipes clean, your sink clear, and your cleaning up to date are the most important things to consider when it comes to your home plumbing fixtures. Those aren’t the only important details, however. You want to love your home, and keeping your plumbing fixtures looking interesting and … [Read more...]