6 Honey-Do Tasks That Can Save Thousands
“Hey, let’s drain hoses and check for leaks behind toilets this weekend!” said no one, ever. Home ownership may have its privileges, but it also come with some annoyances. We feel you. Still, ignoring preventative maintenance can cost you. Here are 6 tasks you really do want to add to your honey-do…
6 Terrifying-But-True Drain Cleaning Stories
Halloween is just around the corner. That means pumpkins, costumes, tricks, treats, and a scary story or two. In the spirit (see what we did there?) of the season, we thought we’d share our own terrifying tales…about clogged drains. The most chilling part? They’re 100% true. At Maplewood Plumbing, we’ve…
Plumbing Emergency? Follow This Step by Step Guide
Few phrases quicken a homeowner’s pulse quite like plumbing emergency. A burst water pipe can cause significant damage to your home and everything in it. Homeowner claims for such an emergency average $5,000. A backed-up sewer line is worse, subjecting you and your family to noxious odors and bacteria. While…
5 Common Home Inspection Red Flags (and Quick Fixes)
Home inspections tend to be daunting. What if the inspector finds major problems? What if the buyer backs out unless you pay up to get those issues fixed? And what if they’re expensive fixes? Luckily, there are cost-effective solutions to many common home inspection problems, from damaged pipes to defective…
Traditional Or Tankless: Which Water Heater is Best for You?
FACT: We don’t typically recommend tankless water heaters to homeowners. That might sound counterintuitive to selling them, but there are three good reasons for this. Reason #1 Not to Go Tankless: Initial Cost Tankless water heaters will cost you about three to four times as much as a standard tank style…