Worst Things to Put Down Your Drain Clogged drains can be a real nuisance, but they can also lead to bigger problems such as pipe damage and even water damage to your home. To avoid clogged drains and costly repairs, it's important to be mindful ...

If you've had the same toilet for a while, you may be wondering if it's time to replace it. While it may not be the most glamorous home improvement project, replacing your toilet can have a number of benefits. Here are a few reasons why ...

When residents of Hastings and Stillwater think about water conservation, the focus is typically on the increased water consumption during the summertime. Of course, everyone wants lush grass and landscape, and that means providing supplemental water to create your green oasis. However, it is just as vital to think ...

Preparing A Plumbing System For Winter When winter weather blows into the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, homeowners should already have prepared their plumbing systems to withstand the frigid temperatures. However, failing to take action before that first blustery day could mean costly frozen water lines and a day ...

While everyone in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area understands that our taxes are necessary to fund our community and country, we can also all agree that it is nice to get a little bit of a break on the amount we are paying in taxes. So ...

Stop Buying Bottled Water. Get A Reverse Osmosis System Are you tired of dragging home cases of bottled water? Have you thought about the money you are wasting and the impact of all those plastic bottles on the environment? Picture the Great Pacific Garbage Patch ...

Benefits Of A Water Softener Most people are shocked to learn that the majority of home’s in the United States have hard water. But as soon as they discover that their water has more than 61 milligrams of calcium carbonate per liter, which is considered ...

Summer Water Saving Tips We all know that water is a vital natural resource in Minneapolis/St. Paul area and across the country. However, with increasing drought conditions in many places, it is up to everyone to do their part to save water. The water experts ...

How Much Does A Water Leak Cost? When most homeowners in Duluth or Hastings think about a water leak, they imagine a slowly dripping faucet and tend to overlook its significance. After all, how much water could be running down the drain? It is just ...

Things Not To Put Down Your Garbage Disposal Most households in the Hastings and Rochester communities have a garbage disposal in the kitchen sink. And while these devices are convenient, most homeowners tend to misuse them and create some nasty sink clogs. So contrary to the implication of the ...