Keeping Your Basement Dry with a Sump Pump

Is the basement dry? That’s a question Raleigh area homeowners have been asking, especially after October’s historic soaking. When rain builds up faster than the ground can absorb it, water can flood into your house, starting at the lowest level, which is the basement. If your basement gets damp or floods after a hard ... More

Plumbing Woes – Noisy Pipes

Noisy pipes? You're not alone. One of my children once asked me if the house was alive after hearing these noises when flushing the toilet. Question:   What is the noise I keep hearing when I turn on my water?  I hear a lot of noises, banging, rattles, hums, and whistles throughout the whole house when I run water or ... More

Dog Days of Summer

The Old Farmer’s Almanac lists the traditional period of the Dog Days as the 40 days beginning July 3rd and ending August 11th. These are the times for summer vacations, cook outs with family and friends, swimming, and extra baths for our four-legged family members. The heat and humidity forces us to increase water and ... More