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Things Not To Put Down Your Garbage Disposal

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 unit’s name, it is not a fit solution to dispose […]

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Do Frozen Pipes Always Burst

Do Frozen Pipes Always Burst? Living near Duluth and Hastings in one of the colder regions in the country, homeowners are always concerned about freezing pipes and the damage they can cause as they begin to thaw. But it is essential to understand that many variables are at play when a water line begins to freeze. Factors like the

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How Much Water Will A Leaking Toilet Use?

How Much Water Will A Leaking Toilet Use? Most residents in the Bloomington and Stillwater communities are relatively water conscious because they understand how vital this limited natural resource is to our planet. As a result, they work to conserve water or use it responsibly. However, one often silent thief can waste a massive amount of water without leaving

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Whole Home Water Management

Whole Home Water Management Homeowners looking for an easy and reliable way to conserve water are excited to leak about the fantastic features of DROP products. From water softeners and filters to leak detectors and home protection valves, the DROP lineup offers all of the tools you need to reduce water use in your home

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Preventing Clogged Drains

There is not a homeowner in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area that would not want to eliminate drain clogs forever. Unfortunately, that is not realistic. Clogs will appear in drain lines from time to time, even at the most maintained houses. However, what you can aspire to, is preventing as many drain clogs as possible. And

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Whole Home Water Filtration

Whole Home Water Filtration Many homeowners believe water filtration at the kitchen sink is all that is needed. However, water purity is essential throughout your home. You never know when your little one will guzzle a glass of water from the bathroom sink. Then there are the concerns of bathing in water filled with toxins

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Toilet Special

Toilet Special Toilets are one of the true unsung heroes of homes from Anoka to Stillwater. They are ready to be called into action day and night while requiring little in the way of maintenance or service. But what many homeowners do not understand is that the life expectancy of these modern marvels is only about 10 –

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