If you have a bathroom in need of remodeling you might be cringing at the thought of how long the work can take, the expense and the return on investment. Fortunately, with proper pre-planning, and making sure you have decisions made in advance and materials on hand when you need them, you can do your part to prevent any unseen delays. Although you never know what you might uncover when you open closed walls, (especially in older homes) knowing the key elements of design in advance can save you and your contractor the headaches of having to go back and rework things. I’ve put together a quick checklist guide for things to consider when doing a gut renovation of your bathroom.
You might not think about water pressure every day, but you certainly miss it when it’s gone.
Water pressure is the force which keeps the sink, shower, garden hose and toilet flowing strongly. It’s the reason you can take a long, relaxing shower and blast food off the dishes in the kitchen sink. Without adequate water pressure, a powerful stream reduces to an inadequate dribble – and we all know just how useless a weak stream of water can be. Sometimes, the total opposite is causing the problem: alarmingly strong pressure can make the sink or shower unusable.
Water pressure isn’t exactly an easy problem to diagnose. Some issues may be more basic, while others may call for extensive plumbing services. If you’re experiencing inconsistent or low water pressure, what could be causing the issue, and why should you call a plumber instead of tackling the problem yourself?
Imagine coming home from a long day, ready to relax, unwind and spend an evening with your family, only to find that something has gone seriously awry in your home. Anything from a burst pipe to a broken door to an can cause a gigantic mess, and these unpleasant surprises are downright stressful or even panic-inducing.
Sure, we may expect home damage or broken appliances during a thunderstorm or hurricane, but home emergencies aren’t just related to the weather outside. Pushing off less-urgent repairs, lack of regular care or just plain old age: any and all of these will contribute to the “perfect storm” that might send any element of your home into a tailspin. What’s worse than the problem itself, however, is being caught without a plan in place.
When your septic line gets clogged, there’s no such thing as get-to-it-when-you-can. It’s a serious matter. Sinks and tubs stop draining, there may be unsavory insects in your basement, and worst of all: that smell. Yuck. Why does this happen?
Helping customers take better care of their homes- that’s really what it’s all about for us. It’s particularly gratifying when we can come through in an emergency situation. When customer Molly S. in Greenwich discovered a gas leak from her hot water heater, she quickly pulled up the HomeJotter app and entered an emergency service. HomeSquare was on the scene within the hour, and the issue was resolved that same day.
Everyone loves hot water. Hot water tanks, however, are a neglected and forgotten part of your home’s plumbing system. Until the day they fail, that is. Then, it’s an emergency. Taking care of your hot water heater is not hard. Whether you do it yourself or hire professionals like HomeSquare, regular maintenance can extend its life and expose any problems before your hot water fails. Order this service.
Like many of the 50+ services performed every year under the HomeSquare Essentials plan, cleaning underground drain lines, traps & downspouts is one of those classic homeowner responsibilities which never gets done until it’s too late.
Seasonal storms may have exposed all the cracks in our houses. Many of our basements suffer from high moisture levels- sweating walls, moldy smell, or actual water accumulation are all symptoms of a basement in need of some attention. Whether your basement is finished in high style or a simple storage area, problems like these require prompt attention; if untreated they inevitably grow worse.