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Prevent Frozen Pipes
Prevent Frozen Pipes Maryland is known for two things—Crabs and CRAZY weather. Winter is coming and while we can all hope for the best, you just never know if we are going to fall into a deep freeze this year. Expect the unexpected and ensure your home and it’s pipes...
Fall Checklist – Does Your Boiler Need a Tuneup?
Are you ready for Fall? …..Is your Boiler? Kids heading back to school, the return of football and crisp night air all signal summer is coming to an end. It’s time to tackle that Fall Checklist: Watch your favorite (cough RAVENS cough) football team Make a scarecrow...
LeakSmart Water Leak Detection and Prevention
Shut Off the Water…With Your Phone! Water damage is the most common claim homeowners make to insurance companies. Just one burst pipe can discharge as much as 15-20 gallons of water per minute into your home, causing lasting damage to your property, possessions, and...
What To Do Before You Leave Before Vacation
Don’t Come Home to a Plumbing Disaster!Finally! The car is packed, tickets in hand. You have placed the last check mark on your pre-vacation TO DO list….or have you? You have earned some much-needed time off—so why burden yourself worrying about things at home while...
5 DIY Plumbing Projects You Can Tackle Yourself
Sometimes you just don’t want to call a plumber for small tasks. Get ready to impress your housemate, significant others, kids or your cat….below are a few projects you can easily do yourself. Before you attempt any of these projects, make sure you know where your...
A Blast from the Past You Can Do Without
We are always looking to improve our methods and materials when it comes to home building and repairs. As we learn about the materials, we find that some may be more harmful than others. There was even a time when we would use lead pipe to run all of our water. But...