Even though flooded basements are one of the unfortunate aspects of Spring, they still can happen almost any time of year. So, doesn’t it make sense to give your home year-round protection? Obviously, you want to take every affordable step you can to keep water out of your basement. And yet sometimes, that isn’t enough,
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Uses for a Hot-and-Cold Water Outdoor Faucet
Most people just accept the “reality” that if you’re working outside and need hot water, you go inside and get it. Well, sorry to contradict popular opinion, but now you can quickly and easily start enjoying the convenience of hot and cold running water…even outdoors! How? We can either replace a cold-water-only faucet or install
Read More»How a Plumbing Inspection Can Save You Time and Money
Admit it. You neglect your plumbing maintenance. Between work, getting kids to and from school, and all of life’s other more urgent events, you probably never give your poor old pipes a second thought. And why would you? Other than buying or selling a home, “Plumbing Inspection” is a phrase most homeowners probably never say
Read More»A Low-Flush Toilet for Your Omaha Home
If it’s time for a new toilet in your Omaha home, you know have three great water-saving options to choose from. First, a little about the origin of low-flush toilets. They were introduced in the U.S. in 1992 as a major step toward greater water conservation throughout the land. If you own a toilet built
Read More»Hear a Dripping Sound, but Can’t Find the Source in Your Omaha Home?
Dripping water is a sound that could drive you up the proverbial wall, especially if you can’t figure out how or where to make it stop in your Omaha home. And that’s often the case with a hidden water leak. Has that ever happened to you? If so, you no doubt checked the toilet, shower
Read More»Is Your Omaha Toilet Gurgling? If So, Burton Can Help.
Has your commode been making a commotion? In reality, that gurgling (or burping-like) toilet may be telling you there’s a problem with your home drainage system. Burton is here to help you understand what that problem is, and how to get it fixed throughout the Greater Omaha and Council Bluffs area. WHY your toilet gurgles
Read More»How to Shut Off Your Omaha Water Heater
Now that winter is upon us, we want to help you prepare for whatever Old Man Winter throws our way. Knowing how to respond to strange behavior from your water heater is a good idea now and, for that matter, any time of year. There are three signs that your water heater needs immediate attention:
Read More»Is it Time for an Omaha or Council Bluffs Emergency Plumber?
Everyone has their own definition of what constitutes a plumbing emergency in Omaha, Council Bluffs, and throughout the greater Omaha region. If, for example, you come home to a flooded basement, we can all pretty much agree on that being a true plumbing emergency that requires a quick phone call to a reliable and experienced
Read More»Tips on Garbage Disposal Maintenance for Omaha & Council Bluffs Homeowners
Like all mechanical things, garbage disposals don’t last forever…not even close. So to give it a little (or even a lot) more longevity, there are some simple “care and feeding” steps you should know and follow: Feed the disposal gradually. Take care to keep utensils and your hands out of the drain. Corn husks and
Read More»Same-Day Drain Cleaning for Your Omaha and Council Bluffs Home
Picture this. You’re expecting company any minute. You’ve been cleaning and cooking all day long. Now you just want to clean out the sink, toss a few things into the garbage disposal, and… …oops, nightmare of nightmares, you have a major clogged drain on your hands. What next? You try all known remedies, like using
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