HOW TO PREPARE FOR TROPICAL STORMS & HURRICANES

Before every hurricane and tropical storm season, you should prepare your Emergency Preparedness Plan. Some important things to consider include creating an emergency supplies kit, making a list of emergency contact numbers, identifying evacuation shelters including pet-friendly ones, and mapping out the best routes to get there. In the event of a hurricane warning, be ready…

Low-Water & Drought Tolerant Plants

Spring is here and we’re all ready to whip out our gardening tools and add beautiful plants to our yards. However, certain plants can be very high maintenance and could require a lot of care and water. So what do you do if you don’t have a green thumb but want to add some low-maintenance…

What is Hard Water & How to Know if You Have It

The simple definition of hard water is the amount of dissolved calcium and magnesium in the water, so basically, hard water is high in these dissolved minerals. Although water is typically crystal clear it contains minerals and chemicals, and the concentration of certain minerals is what creates “hardness” in water. 

How to Prepare for April Showers

This month marks the long-awaited arrival of Spring! We’re looking forward to sunny days, warm weather, and flowers popping up out of the ground. Before we can sit back and smell the roses, there are a few things you might want to do to prepare your home for April showers and the spring snowmelt. Here…

The Importance of Flushing Water Systems

Three Easy Ways To Test for a Leaky Toilet

A leaky toilet is a major drain on your wallet and your water system. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, household leaks waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water every year. Just one leaking toilet can lose as much as 300 gallons of water each day without anyone noticing — until the bill arrives.

What To Do If Your Pipes Burst

Have you ever put an unopened bottle of water in the freezer? As water freezes, it becomes ice, which expands until it cracks the plastic. When the ice thaws again, the water will run out of the holes of the broken bottle.

How To Avoid Sewer Clogs from Fat, Oil and Grease 

Whether you cook at home or eat out at a restaurant, every kitchen uses fats and oils to give food richness, flavor and moisture. What happens to the fat, oil and grease once the meal is over? When they get poured down the drain, fats, oils and grease cool down, turn solid and clog the…

Storms On The Horizon

According to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), above-average and record-breaking temperatures paired with ongoing La Niña conditions make for a busy storm season this year. For the east and gulf coast states, August through October are considered peak hurricane months, with September being the most active time for tropical storms.