You may need to shut off your home’s utilities in the event of a repair, suspected leak or an emergency. Here’s what you need to know about shutting off utilities safely. Cutting the water supply The main water valve is adjacent to the water meter, often in the same valve box in the ground. The… Read more »
No one wants a sewage backup in their home or yard. Sewage line problems are destructive, expensive health hazards. How can you spot a problem in the making? And will homeowners insurance cover a broken sewer line and the damage it causes? Signs of a sewer line problem Watch for these telltale signs that you… Read more »
The daily mail bombards us with warranty solicitations warning of dire costs for breakdowns in our homes and cars. Now there are warranties offered to cover the cost of repairing the water and sewer lines between your house and your utility provider’s main service line. These warranties are usually offered as an insurance policy with… Read more »
If you’re shopping for a home, you should always learn about the community surrounding any house you are considering. How concerned should you be if there’s a wastewater treatment plant nearby? If a new one is proposed, should you pass on the house? Wastewater treatment plants: the basics Municipalities use treatment plants to remove not… Read more »
Homeowners in a rural setting typically pump their water from wells and remove their household waste with a septic system. While pumping water is an easy concept to grasp, many potential home buyers have little knowledge about septic systems, how they work and what it takes to maintain one. Here’s a primer. Waste water. In… Read more »
