No leak is a good leak. But some leaks are an annoyance and minor expense; others are category-five disasters. If a faucet leak is a fender bender, a slab leak is a full-on 50-vehicle freeway pileup — or has the potential to be unless you detect and repair it early....
Toilet paper, yes. Johnny’s toy soldiers, no. There are some things you should never send down the drain. Now, we know what you’re thinking: you outgrew the stage of flushing non-flushable items when you were still a toddler. You use common sense, so you...
Condensation dripping off a wall or window air conditioner is nothing unusual. We’re used to seeing it outside — a sign the AC unit is doing its job! But what happens when the dripping moves inside, onto the carpet or end table? It’s not so acceptable...
When a water heater leaks, it usually comes from either the top or the bottom. Leaks from the top are no biggie, usually involving a valve replacement or tightening of the water lines. Leaks from the bottom are more concerning. They could be due to: A loose valve;...
Poor drainage is annoying at best and problematic at worst. The problem never gets better on its own. Wishing it away won’t make it go away; you may end up with a complete blockage unless you take action. The first sign of poor drainage is that it takes longer...
