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There are many reasons why we could start to get less and less water pressure. Here are some of the reasons: Probably we have a water leak. How could I check if there is a water leak? Easy, if every faucet is off your water meter triangle spin should be still. If it is spinning around something is on or you have a leak. If you shut the house water valve off and is still spinning around then your leak is between the water meter and the shut-off valve (90% of this cases there is water in the yard). The worse case scenario is a leak under the slab.(Expensive and messy) Do you have a water softener or water filtration system in good condition or less than 8 years old? Try to bypass the system to check if the pressure goes back normal. Is just a faucet? Did you try to replace the faucet aerator? Sometimes it has scale build up and you have to replace it or clean it. Do you think your toilets work properly? Check for toilets running. Is the main shut off valve in good condition? S

      Animals are beautiful and necessary for our environment and the ecosystem equilibrium but for urban areas, it is a better idea keep them away. Recently I was in a customer house and the owner told me that they were without AC because of a disgusting animal death odor coming from the AC vent. There was a possum death above the AC duct. Other people have been bite by a wild animal and many of them could carry diseases. You could try to avoid that using these measurements: Protect your roof vent with a screen (but do not block the pipe, the pipe needs the breath). Cover or protect the basement windows, the attic windows, the fascia, any hole between the roof and the attic, The surroundings or entrances under the house or mobile home. If you already have an animal for example in your attic or under the house call a wildlife company to remove them before they get sick or die in there. Believe me, you do not want a dead animal in your attic it will damage your insulation,

Almost every DIY loves pressure washing because the many uses it provides. Keep in mind also that for different jobs do you will need a different tip. But there are some tasks that are not convenient to do it with this wonderful tool for example: Do not use cleaning floor pavers because do you will need to apply sand to the joins again. Do not use cleaning roof tile or roof shingles. Do not apply too close to soft surfaces like cedarwood or painted surfaces. The best use of the tool is common sense.

When you are planning to buy a house or you are planning to plant a tree keep in mind this advises: - Do not plant a tree or a plant close to the house, fence, or others property. - Big trees could be a problem for your sewer, septic tank in the future, or in states like Florida or Oklahoma a hurricane or a tornado can throw the tree against the house or the roof. - Some people say that trees and vine plants are natural insulation so you can save on AC bills but also you could have insects, lizards, etc on your walls.

-Check your association, community, or local codes for requirements. -What kind of material? Vinyl, wood, aluminum, chain-link. -Height? 6ft or 4 ft. -How many gates? sizes? -Is possible to share expenses with neighbors? -Do you agree with your neighbor's opinion? -Ask for estimates. -Ask for Mr. Alligator and compare.

There are countless solutions for water filtration systems. but there is one who everyone knows is the worse -do not have anything- The hardware stores have many solutions in pre-filters GE from $19 to $59 and Morton water softeners from $323 taxes and installation not included. My personal quote: "Something even when is cheap is better than nothing".

This is how it looks like a sewer cast iron pipe installed at the end of the 60's or the middle of the 70's. All the build-up, rust, landslides, had made your pipes lost the pitch, had pinholes, and increase year by year the number of stoppages. That is why your toilets, sinks, washing machine running slow, gurgles, and eventually collapse.

1) Check and repair any damage to the fence. 2) Soak and apply any fence cleaner. 3) Wash the fence using a pressure washer. 4) Let it dry 24 or 48 Hrs. 5) If you have a wooden fence: Apply fence stain semi-transparent. Using a roller for big areas and brush for small areas

Be careful: When you are mowing the grass (Let the landscaping company knows where are your pipes located and if they are going to assume the costs of repairing a broken pipe). When you are digging. When you are going to have heavy loads in your yard. When you are using the garden hose (do not pull it). When you are parking your vehicles in your yard.

It is simple, just installing outlets caps. Where? Extension cords and outlets. Alternative methods: Outlet plug covers, power strip covers, child proof electric cord.

Water treated with a water softener has many benefits: 1) Protect your health and your hair and skin feel softer. 2) Protect your plumbing systems such as Water Heater, Faucets, Toilets, Valves, Spigots, Sinks, tubs, and even tiles. 3)It restores the rich lathering of your soaps and shampoos reducing the usage and costs of these products by 75%. 4)Water Softener preserves the life of all water using appliances such as coffee, ice makers, dishwashers, and clothing washers. 5) A water heater protected by a water softening system will reduce the yearly energy cost of that appliance by 22%-29% and It reduces the scale build up.

By, Handyman in Tampa. Toilet: Do not throw strange objects like little toys, towels, wipe towels, etc. just the solid waste and paper tissues. Try to use carefully the cable if you want to go on your own. You could crack your toilet, get it lose, broke the seal at the base. (wax ring) or left the cable stuck in there. Lavatories: Try to not throw hair, solid detergents or soap that could create a plug. Be careful with harmful chemicals trying to clear stoppages. It could create a hole or a degradation in your drains. Try to use carefully the cable if you want to go on your own. You could break the trap adapter thread, or left the cable stuck in there. Tub: Try to not throw hair, solid detergents or soap that could create a plug. Be careful with harmful chemicals trying to clear stoppages. It could create a hole or a degradation in your drains. You could break the overflow, lost the overflow plug, or left the cable stuck in there. overflow Kitchen: Try to not throw food, grease,

1) Locate in your water heater where is the drainage valve and check the how many feet do you have your water heater to the driveway, sidewalk, or yard. Get a garden hose with the same length. 2) Connect the hose to the hose bibb or drain valve at the bottom of your water heater. Do not turn off the main shut off valve of the water heater. 3) Turn it on the drain valve. If your valve does not have handle use a flat screwdriver. Let it flush at least 10 or 15 minutes until you see all the scale build-up came out of the water heater. If you had too much scale repeat in one week. Recommendation: You should do this every 6 months if you do not have a water softener, or once a year if you do have one. As your Handyman in Tampa If your valve is clogged, you can call us to clean your valve. Also, any repairs in Tampa. Jaime Guerra.

There are many ways to keep in good shape your plumbing systems and one of the most important is the water heater. To lengthen the life of your water heater it is good to follow these three simple steps: 1) Do not flush your water heater turning off your main WH shut off valve. If you leave your tank without water the elements will overheat and it will get broken. 2)Flush your water heater every 6 months. check every 6 months or once a year the temp and relief valve. This valve protects your water heater tank at high pressure and high temperatures. 3)Install a water softener. it will protect your plumbing systems, and also your health too. softener If you want a maintenance plan every 6 months or any repairs in Tampa call us; we will do it for you.