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When and How to Shut off Your Water?

Have you been in plumbing emergencies where you stand and watch the water go waste and wonder how to turn off the water supply until the plumber arrives for help? Some situations require stopping the water for a particular fixture or faucet, while for others, you have to shut off the water supply to the whole house.

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Upgrading an Electrical System During a Home Remodeling

It might seem like it only occurs in HGTV before and after shows, but, we've observed countless times where homeowners go way over their budget because they didn't consider the need for electrical updates while planning their home's remodel.

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Understanding Water Heater Issues

If you often have to deal with cold water showers, your water heater may be faulty. Besides issues with water temperature, a defective water heater can cause several problems such as leaks, strange noises, and smelly or discolored water.

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Lighting Upgrades to Benefit Your Kitchen

A great trend we’re seeing in upgrading a kitchen is lighting, both to add function and beauty. A kitchen lighting remodel will also increase the overall value and comfort of your property. Here are some of the types of lighting that benefit a kitchen, that you might consider during a kitchen lighting refurbishment:

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Home Maintenance Tips that will Lower Your Electric Bill

Rising electric costs are a cause of concern for every homeowner. Let's look for ways to lower their energy bills without sacrificing comfort! Did you know that performing simple home maintenance tasks can help you save a significant amount of money and make your home more energy-efficient?

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Your Home Electrical Service Panel

Inconspicuously tucked away in a garage, laundry room, or basement, your home has a power distribution center for your home. A look inside will reveal circuit breakers or fuses, designed to fail in the event of a power surge to prevent wiring from becoming overloaded. This box is the electrical service panel, also called a circuit breaker box, fuse box, or load center.

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Ways to Anticipate Future Plumbing Needs

Because it's a new decade, and many of us are in the process of reviewing the previous decade and making resolutions, we thought this would be an excellent time to talk about anticipating future plumbing needs.

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Why Your Electrical Plugs Keep Falling Out of the Outlet

Quite often, we will meet a customer who has a San Antonio home full of outlets in which one or more of the sockets fails to grasp appliance prongs. This can be an alarming situation, not only due to the frustration of non-working appliances but also because they can cause a short in the wiring.

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Why Does a Home Need a Pressure Reducing Valve?

If you have a home built before the eighties, your plumbing system may not have a pressure reducing valve. A pressure reducing valve reduces the pressure of the incoming water to a force that is compatible with your home's plumbing system.

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