Water damage can be expensive to fix, but if you can catch it early enough, you may be able to get away with minimal losses. Signs of leaks and water damage aren’t always immediately visible but can be noticed by foul odors, discoloration, blistering walls and ceilings, or buckling floors. If you’re lucky enough to catch the leak itself first, you can sometimes get away with drying the water out with little consequence.…
Read More »If you love your sloping landscape and want to plant some flowers or other vegetation on it to make it more attractive, you might think that you can just go out and begin planting. As much fun as this sounds, if you’re new to planting on slopes, it’s important to understand how disturbing that soil can create problems down the road. This guide explains what you need to know about soil erosion and how you can help prevent it, while still having a beautifully landscaped hillside.…
Read More »In-ground pools are one of the great luxuries of modern life. Yet nothing could be more frustrating than a pool that stops working the way it should. And as all pool owners know, it is only a matter of time before something goes wrong. When that time comes, the more you know about your system, the better. If you own an in-ground pool, read on. This article will provide a beginner’s guide to troubleshooting vacuum leaks in your pool pump.…
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