What to Do if Your Ceiling Leaks During a Storm If you notice your ceiling leaking during a storm, it’s easy to deduce you probably have a leak in your roof. However, if you want to save money and protect your property, you’ll take the following preventative steps right away. Pro Tips 1. Go up
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Why Are My Cold Water Faucet Filters Clogged?

Why Are My Cold Water Faucet Filters Clogged with Small Yellow and Orange Balls? If your water faucet aerators are clogged (and the water is coming out slowly), you may be surprised when you replace the filters to find tiny colored balls inside the filter. What are these little colored beads and why are they
How to Troubleshoot a Leaking Water Heater

How to Troubleshoot a Leaky Water Heater Is your water heater leaking? Don’t assume it needs to be replaced; you may be able to repair the problem, depending on what has caused the leak in the first place. Before we get started, a word of caution: Your hot water heater tank is extremely hot. Do
6 Ways to Save Money After a Fire or Flood

6 Ways to Save Money After a Fire or Flood If you’ve recently suffered a fire or flood, the first 72 hours after the accident are the most crucial. Take the following steps to protect yourself, your belongings and your checkbook. 1. Assess the level of damage. Is the damage limited to a small area
How to Get Rid of Pet Odors for Good

How to Get Rid of Pet Odors for Good Trying to deal with pet odors, but frustrated because all the over-the-counter and do-it-yourself products you’ve tried have not gotten rid of the pet smell? Perhaps you moved into a new home that has pervasive pet odor from the previous owners, or recently lost a beloved