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Saturday, June 28th, 2014
Have you hugged your plumber lately?
Let's take a trip in the Wayback Machine and consider how fragile good health was before modern plumbing. Water-bourne illnesses ran rampant...cholera, dysentery and internal parasites to name a few.…
Friday, June 20th, 2014
Forget diamonds. Floor drains are a girl’s best friend
Square-shaped or pear-shaped, floor drains keep your home great shape. Truly a wonderful invention and a signature of thoughtful design, floor drains are highly sought after in basements, laundry rooms,…
Wednesday, June 18th, 2014
Clogged pipes? Allied’s “ICU” camera provides emergency insights into your blockage
It doesn't take much to clog a pipe – overzealous use of toilet paper, a washcloth, tree roots, and misplaced Matchbox cars are common culprits. Thanks to improvements in technology,…
Monday, June 9th, 2014
The grease trap trap… How not to fall into it.
Cincinnati has an impressive reputation as home to world class restaurants. And all restaurants, from Four-Star to Gold Star, have one thing in common: grease traps. With that in mind, this…
Monday, June 2nd, 2014
All Washed Up: Old washing machine hoses
Over 50% of insurance claims related to water damage are from broken water supply hoses. The average claim is more than $6,000. The laundry room is one of your home's…
Saturday, May 24th, 2014
Vacation Checklist Item: Shut Off Main Water Valve
Recently, an insurance salesman returned home from a business trip to find his first floor and basement flooded with water. The trouble? His water line burst, spewing thousands of gallons…
Tuesday, May 20th, 2014
What’s your number?
A few weeks ago, we mentioned our sticker shock upon receiving our quarterly water bill. Since then, we've added another person to our household: Mother (and her dog) are staying…
Friday, May 9th, 2014
A Good Garbage Disposal Makes Dishes Fun. Really.
A few years ago, we hosted our first Thanksgiving Dinner; a home-cooked affair for about 35 people, including all the in-laws. Midway through cooking the meal, the garbage disposal failed…
Monday, May 5th, 2014
5 Tips for Increasing Your Water Heater’s Life Span
In today's busy world, unexpected hot water heater failure can rapidly create havoc in your home life. A broken water heater means time off work, finding a suitable replacement, working…
Friday, April 18th, 2014
Spring Yard Work: Turn on the outside faucets
Ahhhh, spring! As our thoughts turn to warm weekends, flower beds, washing cars, and sprinklers, it's time to turn on the outside faucets. Thinking back to last Fall, the early…