3 Reasons to Choose a Tankless Water Heater
Like most things in life, weighing the pros and cons before making a buying decision is a step toward making an informed decision. Doing a little bit of homework will also save you time and money down the road to ensure you’re buying a product suited to your home and your style of living. In …
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Tips to Safeguard your Home from Backflow Contamination
Learn how to protect your home from backflow contamination. Our experts share tips and tricks for safeguarding your home from water supply contamination.
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Preparing your Summer Rental
Whether it’s purely a rental property or a rental right now but will soon be your retirement haven, making sure your home can stand up to the rigors of summer renters will pay off in the long run.
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When April Showers Bring More than May Flowers
Spring in the Outer Banks signals the arrival of heavier precipitation, which means there’s opportunity for the chance of flooding and leaks, along with the after effects of mold and other plumbing problems that can really put a damper on the season. Here are a few tips to prevent problems before they occur, while minimizing water damage and costly repairs at the same time.
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Toilet Bowl Cleaning 101
Learn how to clean your toilet bowl! It’s important to maintain a clean toilet bowl without damaging your septic system or sewer pipe. Let our experts share their tips and tricks.
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7 Ways to Brighten Up Your Kitchen
If you asked around, you’d probably find that most people with an older home either have a desire to update their kitchen or they have recently completed the remodeling of their kitchen. If cost has been keeping you from moving forward on a refresh of the most warm and friendly room in the house, know that you don’t need to spend a bundle in order to make an impact. Our trusted experts reveal some of their top tips for brightening up your kitchen!
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New Year, New Ideas for Your Home
Out with the old, in with the new. The New Year is a time of renewal and if you’ve been thinking about making some updates to your home, now is the perfect time to put pen to paper on a few of those projects. Here are some tips to guide you through important updates you …
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4 Reasons to Choose A Licensed Plumber for your New Construction Project
When you’re building your dream home, or your dream vacation home for that matter, you want everything to be perfect! You’ve been planning this build for months, maybe even years, and have painstakingly selected colors and finishes and fixtures and more to make it just right. You took the time to meet with potential builders, …
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3 Reasons Why Service Plans Are a Good Idea
A plumbing system in the home is an essential utility, and without it we’d have difficulty with much of our daily lives. When something goes wrong with our plumbing it’s pretty much an emergency; that’s why it’s important to protect this critical asset in your home. Most plumbing systems are complicated, with many sub-systems attached, …
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Has Summer Taken a Toll on Your Vacation Rental?
DEALING WITH THE AFTERMATH For the most part, the hotel industry has set certain expectations when it comes to the condition of a vacation rental property, and the behavior of its guests. Certainly, those who stay a few days or even a week are less likely to cause damage than, say, guests who are staying …
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Septic 101: Getting to Know Your Septic Tank
Even though you probably don’t notice your septic system all that often, it’s working for you each and every day. Whether this is your primary or secondary residence, or even own it as rental property on the Outer Banks, getting to know your septic tank helps it work like a well-oiled machine. Maintaining your septic …
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Where in the World Are Your Water Shut-Off Valves?
The plumbing system in your home has a number of water shut-off valves that control the flow of water from pipes that run through the house. These valves let you turn the water off in the case of an emergency, when repairs need to be made, or when your home will be vacant for a …
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