Repairs & Maintenance

If you think you may have bed bugs, chances are they’re not far from where you sleep. But these pests can also be found in other places in your home where people congregate, including on sofas, chairs, and in cluttered areas. Here are five places you may not have thought to look for bed bugs.

Upholstered furniture’s seams

Most people think of their bed when they hear the word “bed bugs.” But these critters can hide in other places, too – like the upholstered furniture in your home. (more…)

Getting professional help for cleaning your home can give you more time. Housekeepers spend countless hours every week cleaning. You can spend this time doing other things. A break from housework is always welcomed and can recharge your batteries. You can spend your rest time with your family or friends, allowing you to get more work done. You can also avoid getting injured from overexertion. These are just some of the many benefits of hiring a home cleaning service. (more…)

Often, particularly in the cold months you might notice that squirrels, raccoons, skunks, foxes or even wild rabbits roam around the backyard. These critters might threaten problems for your yard, pet, house, cars as well as cultivation. That is why you have to remove all these critters and uninvited trespassers from your private areas. Nevertheless, usually critters removal might be complicated and linked to a various problems.

Increasing numbers of people have a tendency to use the services of experts, rather than doing the job on their own. (more…)

If you’re thinking of trying DIY slab leak repair, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, make sure you have a wide enough space to remove the concrete slab. Two feet square is plenty, but a three-foot square hole is recommended. Then, using a hammer drill or jackhammer, cut the floor open. Use metal shears to remove any metal mesh or rebar from underneath. A typical slab is four to six inches thick.

Costs of slab leak repair

Do you have the skills and knowledge to fix a slab leak? If not, you can certainly save money by doing it yourself. The costs of slab leak repair depend on the scale and underlying conditions of your home. For example, the repair of a single leak can cost around $300, while the repair of a multiple-story home can easily cost over $15,000 in the case of complicated repairs. A professional plumber can also help you fix a slab leak in a home that is over ten years old. (more…)

Smoke bombs or liquid smoke are common ways to create an odor in a plumbing system. Using a blower device or smoke bomb, you can create smoke in a sanitary sewer system to check for odors. All maintenance holes and vent lines should be blocked or partially blocked to protect your system from smoke damage. To avoid damage to your home, you should look for smoke testing plumbing systems to perform a smoke test regularly.

Identify the Source of Odors

There are several ways to determine the source of an odor. If you smell sulfur, think about where you used to live. If you grew up near the sea, you might have a source of odor from the sea. You may also have a sulfur odor if you have a good system. Hydrogen sulfide is also present in groundwater, plants, and animals and can be found in water heaters and plumbing systems. In high concentrations, it is harmful to humans, but you can detect it through pipe corrosion and black stains on plumbing fixtures. (more…)