Here in Ohio, when you need clean water for drinking, cooking or maintaining your home, you simply turn on the tap. In many areas of the world, people are forced to access surface water, which is unclean and the source of a number of life-threatening illnesses. This lack of fresh water is a serious problem…
Which Way Does Your Toilet Bowl Swirl? Sometimes it’s the little things that make us wonder how they came to be that way… Do you know which direction your toilet bowl swirls? Take the video quiz below to find out! You may be surprised to see what you find. The experts at NixCo Plumbing Inc.,…
Plumbing is a mysterious part of a house, even to experienced homeowners. Many individuals are under the impression that plumbing tips and information they discover through hearsay or online are automatically true. The following general plumbing myths are just those – myths. Discover the truth behind these myths, and why this knowledge is crucial to…
Halftime Flush, Fact or Fiction? If you are a Super Bowl fan, then you have probably heard that thousands of spectators who are watching the game at home will flush their toilets at the same time during Half Time. Some of these stories are true because several cities have noticed that water usage does increase…
The New Year is an opportunity for a fresh start, and what better way to get a fresh start than to establish a quick but efficient way to clean your house. Sticking to a schedule for things that you do on a daily, weekly or monthly basis can help motivate you to keep your house…
The holidays are stressful enough without worrying about dealing with a plumbing problem in your home. When you’re entertaining guests, it’s vital to feel confident in your plumbing system. Avoid some of the worst plumbing headaches this year by trying some of the following tips and tricks: Test Your Sump Pump If your sump pump…
Setting New Year’s Resolutions With the year dwindling to a close, many people are engaging in self-reflection. They are thinking about all of the things they have accomplished and what more they could have done. Many will reflect on issues relating to self-control, such as weight loss or kicking an old habit, like smoking. However,…
Home maintenance tips aren’t always reliable, and they certainly aren’t always practical. But when it comes to annual water heater maintenance, there are some steps that you definitely shouldn’t ignore. If you’re looking to save money, extend the life of your water heater, and make sure that you have hot water when you need it…
Military Family Appreciation Month Veterans Day was originally referred to as Armistice Day. November 11,1918 marked the official end of World War I, and to commemorate the day, legislation was passed in 1938 to dedicate the day to world peace and honor World War I veterans. Sixteen years and two wars later following the Korean…
Reasons to Get Your Drains Cleaned this Fall Preparing your home for fall and winter requires numerous chores and inspections. From getting your furnace checked to changing your air filters, cleaning the gutters to putting your outdoor hoses inside for the season, there’s a lot to do before the holidays. One thing that many homeowners…
