Your water bill probably isn't your highest monthly expense, but it's never the wrong time to save some cash. Higher usage can mean more costly payments at the end of the month, but an increase in your bill doesn't always mean that you're intentionally using more water. Instead, you may have one or more plumbing issues that are wasting water and draining your wallet. Of course, not all plumbing issues will lead to several inches of water across your basement floor.

You depend on your home's heating system to keep your family snug and warm through the cold months. Unfortunately, poor maintenance practice and malfunctions can be a dangerous combination. Knowing how to maintain your furnace's safety is key. 1. Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause severe illness or even death. It is especially concerning for homes with children, as they can be affected by a carbon monoxide leak much more quickly due to their smaller size.

Whatever type of residential furnace you have, it will have parts that get dirty. That won't have to concern you if you hire a heating contractor, which is a professional that can clean these parts for you for optimal heating performance year-round.  Vents Many homeowners are capable of cleaning their furnace's vents, but then there are times when they are extremely high near the ceiling. If you have said vents, you probably should just let a heating contractor take care of this part cleaning as to avoid hurting yourself.

Your home's foundation is an essential part of your home that you want to keep in good condition. Foundation damage, even the smallest crack, can lead to foundation problems, sloping, settling, and structural problems later on. Here are some recommendations to help you keep your foundation in good repair and handle any foundation issues. Check For Foundation Damage It is also a good idea to have any foundation cracks or other damage inspected by a foundation professional.

Tiny homes have this certain level of allure. These dwellings are small, mobile, and efficient. However, when it comes to creating a tiny home from the ground up, there can be a lot of myths, especially when it comes to plumbing.  Myth: You can't have plumbing in a tiny home.  One of the most prevailing myths about tiny homes is that they cannot have a legitimate plumbing setup at all. There is a common misconception that these small dwellings are usually just hooked up to some kind of water tank with a hose and do not have any real pipes or drains, but that is far from the truth.

The plumbing hidden in your toilet tank typically does its job without requiring any real maintenance or even regular inspections. However, like all things, the plumbing in the tank can potentially break down and cause problems. If you've just noticed that your toilet tank is spraying water due to a leak in the fill tube or fill valve, you could have a messy problem on your hands. Here's what you should do in this situation.

If the pump in the well goes bad, then you can end up without access to water. If you are suddenly without access to water, it affects the lives of everyone in your household in many ways. There will be no drinking water, water to cook with, water for dental care, water for showering, water for cleaning dishes and clothes, water for flushing the toilet, and water for anything else. This is why it is important to know the signs of a well pump that's having issues.

When you used to turn the shower on, the water would come out in a full spray. However, when you now turn the water on, it just doesn't have the pressure it used to have. It's not as satisfying to take a shower when the water pours out of the faucet, rather than spraying at the force you need to get clean. There are several possible causes. Perform a Pressure Test

Older homes are sometimes thought of as spooky and scary. If you're not someone who believes in ghosts, you probably don't have concerns that your house is haunted — but you should be concerned about potential plumbing problems that are lurking below and waiting to torment you. Plumbing, like all home components, ages, and sometimes it does not age well. Without further ado, here are several spooky plumbing problems frequently seen in older homes.

Hillside homes are stately and offer an idealistic view, but when it comes to foundation repair, they can be problematic. The dynamic of the terrain and the design of the home are just a couple of the obstacles often present when repairing this type of structure. Repairs can be performed, and done so correctly, but there are some factors to keep in mind. Inherent Dangers A home on a hill comes with some inherent dangers when it comes to the protection of the foundation, as well as the rate at which any damage to the structure will accelerate.