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…
5 Reasons Not to Replace Damaged Pipes
Imagine you step out of the bath and pull the drain. Several minutes later, the water is still sitting in the tub. You don’t think too much about it… the water eventually drains. One afternoon, a few months later, you walk into your basement to find sewage backing up. That…
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…
Remodeling 101: Let’s Get Started!
The latest Cost vs. Value Report predicts the majority of remodeling projects in the Midwest will increase in value over the coming year. For example, midrange bathroom remodels are expected to return nearly 60% of their cost. For the discerning homeowner, it’s a great time to get going on those…
7 Signs of a Plumbing Problem
Modern plumbing is something of a miracle. But, let’s be honest. We don’t really give much thought to it until something goes wrong. When it does, we give our plumbing a whole lot of thought… and usually money, too. The key to avoiding expensive plumbing disasters is recognizing when there’s…
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…
10 Ways to Master Home Maintenance in the New Year
While a pandemic raged, homeowners sheltered in place, taking care of their homes, inside and out. With little else to do in their free time, families took to their lawns, built outdoor living spaces, and turned dining rooms into home offices and playrooms into home classrooms. In 2021, we all…
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…
5 Tips for Avoiding Post-Travel Troubles at Home
Hitting the road this holiday season? Getting out of town for a few days to spend time with family and friends is great. What’s not so great is coming home to a plumbing problem that cropped up while you were away. The best way to avoid this is to plan…