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A contract has been approved for structural repairs to correct problems identified during an underwater inspection of the Glendale Docks in May. Public Works Director Peter Nourse said the town had never done underwater inspections in the past. At his request, selectmen agreed to hire Appledore Marine Engineering of Portsmouth to do a thorough inspection…

A Water Neutrality Ordinance will go into effect on July 1 in Santa Monica, Calif. This ordinance was made last May 9 in an effort to achieve water self-sufficiency by 2020, through water conservation and a diversity of water supplies. The ordinance will cap water use for developments to the historical five-year average for individual…

The countdown begins! Just a few more days ’till summer time! Summer means fun to a lot of people, but many plumbing problems may arise if you don’t take care of your plumbing. Here are three tips you can follow to avoid having your summer ruined. As mentioned in our last blog, here are three…

Now that summer is about to start, the most common thing to do during this is to start up the grill and have a BBQ with friends and family! Even those who don’t eat meat appreciate the flavor good grilling can impart to food, be it a thick steak, rack of ribs, tasty burgers, or…

Today is the perfect day to check out your plumbing mechanisms! Tighten loose connections to the washing machine, and check the hoses for signs of wear, like cracks and leakage. This is important because the washer tends to get used more in the summer, especially with a busy family. Every three years is a good…

What’s the worst that can happen when it comes to plumbing? You might think plumbing headaches are only limited to clogs or leaks but the truth is actually a bit more haunting. Here are some of the worst plumbing headaches some people go through (more reasons to get your plumbing inspected whenever possible!). 1) CHEMICAL…

Protect Your Property From Serious Summer Plumbing Problems Summertime is not the time we want to think of home issues. That time of the year is not usually associated with having home problems as is the winter time. During the summer months anything could happen and plumbing issues could be one of those issues. Homeowners…

Preventive maintenance is the key to avoiding serious plumbing problems. If you have ever had to deal with plumbing issues, then you know the headache it can cause if you do not see the issue early on. Larger plumbing jobs should be handled by a professional, but there are some simpler techniques the non-plumber person…

Is your water bill all of a sudden higher than normal? Here are a few possibilities that fit the bill for the most common culprit behind high water bills. Leaks Leaks, whether or not you see or hear them, can produce water loss in the thousands of gallons ranged if left unchecked. Faucets, toilets, taps,…

Look, the best tip we can give you is to hire an expert. We offer free estimates with no commitment. That being said, here are some tips for reference! Emergency Tips Always know where the main water shut-off valve is located in case of a leak. Know how to turn off the water heater. If…