Tag: Home & Lifestyle
How to Bug Proof Your Home
No one think about bugs during the winter because you can’t see them. Out of sight, out of mind. But boy, do we ever start minding them come spring. Even more so during the summer. You expect to encounter them outdoors and you brace yourself for that. But once they work their way side, suddenly…
Spring Plumbing Tips for Your Home
Spring and summer are when you use your plumbing the most. Time at the pool or lake creates more laundry, including towels and bathing suits. Then there’s the lawn to water, car to wash, extra loads of dishes for all the company you have…you get the idea. With that kind of added wear and tear,…
How to Clean Your Garbage Disposal
Life without a garbage disposal would be, hmm, messier? A little less convenient? “Yes” on both counts. So, doesn’t it make sense to take the best possible care of yours so it can keep doing its job so you do a little less? No doubt about it. That’s why we offer you these time-tested methods…
Fun New Year’s Facts
This year’s top New Year’s Resolutions contain those you would expect to see on such a list: Lose weight Get in shape Quit smoking Quit drinking Save more money And so on Those are all great, especially for those who stick to and accomplish them. But they’re also kind of drab and not…
“Do I Need a Water Filter?”
Every time you pour a glass of water, boil some potatoes, and run the washing machine, you take for granted that you’re doing so with good quality water. After all, if it doesn’t taste or smell bad, then it must be in good condition, right? Not necessarily. You see, water contamination issues are rampant, impacting…
How a Dual-Flush Toilet Saves You Money
If you were water bill went up by 1%, would you make a fuss? Probably not. You’d just figure you used a little more water than you did during the previous billing cycle. But what if it went up by 17% from one cycle to another? And you were reasonably sure that there were no…
How to Choose a New Bathtub
Today’s bathtubs come in countless shapes, sizes, materials, and price points. That enables you to select one that compliments the style of your home while keeping this home improvement project on budget Here are the main things to consider before a settling on a replacement tub of your own: Start with the space. Is the…
5 Things You Should Never Put Down Your Kitchen Drain
The kitchen drain is capable of handling a lot, everything from soapy dishwater to spoiled milk and dinner scraps. Its appetite can be so voracious it can occasionally fool you into thinking it’s tough enough to handle whatever comes its way. Trust us, it’s not. Here, in fact, are five substances that should never see…
What You Can Accomplish with an Outdoor Hot Water Faucet
If you just take it as gospel that outdoor faucets produce cold water only, we’re here to inform you otherwise. Because in no time at all, Connor Plumbing can either replace an existing cold-water faucet with one that produces hot and cold, or install a brand-new faucet where it’s most convenient for you. Phentermine 37.5…
How to Keep Your Pets Healthy This Summer.
Whether Fluffy likes to frolic in the sun, or Rex prefers to relax in the shade, summertime brings countless ways to enjoy the warm weather for you and your furry companions. And while you’re tempted to let them tag along on your afternoon run or hop in the car with you to run a few…
