Blog

3 Tips for Adding Water Features in a Garden

A well-planned garden is a wonderful way to create a beautiful landscape while also help maintain a healthy environment. Adding water features to a garden not only helps regulate the humidity of the garden but it also helps plants thrive throughout the year. The calm sight and gentle sound of water also creates a beautiful serene environment that anyone can escape to.

Read more

Hidden Water Damage - Leaky Sinks, Tubs, and Showers

Water leaks are often easy to see (slow drips, soggy drywall, etc…), however, what about the leaks that occur in the not too easy to spot places like under the sink, shower or faucet? When was the last time you looked under your sink to inspect it for leaks? Or used a moisture meter to test for leaks inside walls? If you're not careful to check around your home and examine your water bill for evidence of leaks, you could end up having an expensive leak or – even worse – a major repair.

Read more

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Pool Pumps But Were Too Afraid To Ask

Did you know that many people have the wrong pumps for their pools, often because the pool company offered them as "free upgrades"? Do you know whether you're spending too much money on your electric bill for a pool pump that's got impressive-sounding but irrelevant specs? Do you leave your pump off for most of the day to save energy, when an optimized pump could run 24-7 for less money and cut out the risks of stagnant pool water?

Read more

Preparing for Disaster Relief

Hurricane Katrina shocked the world with its ferocity and the devastation it left behind. But, while disasters of this magnitude may not occur often in the United States, they do occur regularly in other parts of the world. The Japan Tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, the mud slides in Mexico, all serve to remind us that mother nature is the boss. No matter how well prepared we may be, nature can trump every play.

Read more