Earl's Plumbing Official Blog
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Friday, Feb 22, 2013
Fix It or Nix It? - Weighing Repairs vs Replacements
Emergency home repairs are hard enough to deal with, making last minute decisions more difficult and potentially costly in the long run. One of the most frequent questions we get asked is “Is my _______ worth repairing or do I need a new one?” To help answer this question, we’ve ... Read More
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Monday, Feb 11, 2013
Seven Simple Tips for a Successful Excercise Routine
Maybe your New Year's resolution was to lose some extra weight. Maybe you just want to get back in shape and tone your body. Or maybe you feel the warmth coming back as spring approaches and you're just dying to get outside! Either way, you won't want to miss these ... Read More
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Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013
Five Tips for a Healthy New Year
As the feeling of newness to the year starts to fade, so too does our motivation to maintain those New Year's resolutions you made a month ago. Sometimes we need some ideas to keep us working towards those aspirations, so we've compiled a list of 5 quick tips to stay ... Read More
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Friday, Jan 04, 2013
Welcome to the New Year (That's SO 2012)
Can you believe it!? We're already a week into 2013 and it hardly feels like winter. This is a great time of year to take stock of your home and make some home improvement goals for the new year. Here's a few things to look at when planning your aspirations ... Read More
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Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012
Four Stress-Free Ways to Celebrate the Holidays
It's that magical time of year for giving and being with loved ones. But let's face it - its also one of the most stressful times of the year for many. Planning and hosting family gatherings, arranging decorations on your home, and the ominous holiday traffic can all add to ... Read More
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Thursday, Dec 06, 2012
Tips to Protect Your Plumbing This Winter Season
Winter can be a be a difficult time for your home's plumbing. There are a number of common problems that come with cold weather, but with some simple preventative maintenance, you can avoid a major holiday headache and keep things flowing properly. 1. Avoid Frozen Pipes Frozen pipes are very ... Read More
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Saturday, Oct 27, 2012
The Care and Feeding of Your Garbage Disposal This Season
That's right, it's that time again for friends & family, giving & being thankful, and lots and lots of food. Turkeys, hams, pies, cookies, corn, potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, gravy... and leftovers! So how do you keep your essential plumbing equipment working amid this constant onslaught of food waste? ... Read More
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Saturday, Oct 13, 2012
Five Plumbing Applications You Never Thought About
Not many people realize the importance of plumbing for health and sanitation in daily life. Even fewer realize that plumbing is used all around us in ways we don't even think about. From cars to modern medicine, pipes and valves keep our world flowing when and where it needs to. ... Read More
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Monday, Sep 24, 2012
How Low Can You Flow?
You may have heard that low flow fixtures, such as faucets, toilets, and shower heads, can reduce the amount of water used and save you money. But just how much of a difference can this simple plumbing adjustment make? You might be surprised to find that with a little initial ... Read More
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Saturday, Sep 15, 2012
A Day in the Life of a Plumbing Dispatcher
Sometimes I chuckle when I hear the way others perceive the daily office life here at Earl's. It's an interesting balance between the guys in the field doing the dirty work (and you know it's dirty!) and the pencil pushers making appointments and getting the guys out to the jobs. ... Read More