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5 Water Heater Maintenance Tips to Try This Fall & Winter There’s no denying it: winter is coming to Independence. That means there are a lot of home maintenance jobs to be done to get ready for the cold weather. Among them, you shouldn’t neglect your water heater. In just a few simple steps, you… Read more »

National Diabetes Awareness Month: News You Can Use Whether you have diabetes, or you have a family member or friend who has been diagnosed with the disease, diabetes touches many of us every day and shapes how we live our lives. National Diabetes Month, which happens every November, is dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes… Read more »

Get Organized This Fall and Make a List for Your Home As we transition from the warm summer months to the cooler autumn days, it’s important to make the time to organize our homes and prepare to spend more time indoors. This includes doing some cleaning, a little organizing, testing some important devices, and much… Read more »

4 Tips for National Resume Month Looking for a job can be stressful. Trying to put together a resume that stands out might seem impossible. September is National Resume Month, and we include four tips that you can keep in mind when organizing your resume. The Benefits of an Online Resume An online resume offers… Read more »

What is Greywater Recycling and How Will it Help Reduce My Water Bills? Are you curious about greywater recycling? Have you heard the term, but are not quite sure what it means exactly? Read on to learn about the benefits, advantages and risks involved with Greywater Recycling: What is it? Greywater recycling refers to reusing… Read more »

August is Family Fun Month! The warm, lazy days of summer offer many opportunities to enjoy time with the family. You don’t have to escape on a long, exotic vacation to have memorable times, enjoy the outdoors, and have new experiences. You can plan a variety of activities that provide fun, chances to learn new… Read more »

Plumbing History Facts for Buildings in the Northeast Most Americans these days turn on the taps and flush the toilets in their bathrooms and kitchens without ever thinking twice about the water flowing through their homes. But this certainly wasn’t always the case, and indoor plumbing in America has really only been widespread since the twentieth century. In… Read more »

Tips for UV Safety Awareness Month July is Ultraviolet (UV) Rays Safety Awareness Month. Never expose your skin to unsolicited sunlight attention without sunscreen protection. Make a pledge to yourself to protect your skin from UV damage. Prolonged UV Exposure Every time you go outside during daylight hours, you are exposed to UV rays. A… Read more »

Why You Should Get a Plumbing Inspection Before Buying a New Home In today’s real estate market, properties cost more than ever. As a result, buying a home will be the biggest purchase people will make in their lifetime. Needless to say, a buyer wants their home to be in the best possible shape when… Read more »

Why Saving Water for Summer Months Is Key Topics of drought and climate change headline the news, but what can homeowners do to save water, especially in the summer months? Most homes are set up for the mere process of the use and disposal of water, but many homes have no systems or products designed… Read more »