Drain problems are one of the more common problems homeowners worldwide end up facing. Since the process usually requires special equipment and expertise, most homeowners put off drain cleaning until it is too late and serious damage or clogging has formed.
This, in turn, can greatly increase the costs associated with repairs needed compared to …
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If there’s one thing you can really know for certain, it’s that you want a warm, comfy towel waiting for you after a shower. Even if you had never thought about it before this moment, it’s true, isn’t it? Lucky for us, we live in a time and place that makes realizing this cozy little …
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About this time a year ago, a Texas plumber had a very strange and disturbing day. Angry phone calls – some threatening harm and even death – started rolling in, accusing him of supporting a militant group in Syria. Photos posted on Twitter had gone viral, and chances are you’ve seen them.
A year later, …
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2014-15 NBA MVP Stephen Curry is blessed with many things. He’s the point guard on a team that appears bound for unprecedented glory, he can sink 30-footers having handled the ball for only a fraction of a second, his moves can sprain ankles, and he has a beautiful family that will never want for anything, …
Continue reading Pooping PerfectionAs many people are aware, urine is a veritable gold-mine of nutrients that plants love – like nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. Don’t go peeing all over your houseplants just yet, though. Other compounds found in our urine can be damaging to plants, not to mention creating unpleasant odors. However, Treavor Boyer, a professor at the …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 18, 2015
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Home Depot are warning consumers that 28 different recalled products continued to be sold by Home Depot after they were recalled between 2012 and 2015. This involves about 2,310 units of recalled products, including about 1,300 sold by Home Depot to …
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It’s that time again…time for the Loo of the Year Award – and this year a Southport pub takes home the highest honor. A platinum rating for their toilets. Authorized inspectors make unannounced visits to hundreds of toilets at sites across the UK, in order to judge them. The restrooms are judged on a variety …
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America has voted. Resembling a passageway into a Rocky Mountain mine, the public restroom in Minturn, Colorado, caught the attention and accolades of enough Americans to win this year’s Best Restroom contest. The annual contest hosted by Cintas is in its 14th year, and as the 2015 winner, the town will receive a $2,500 credit …
Continue reading The Best Restroom in America…A burglar trying to rob an elementary school in Georgia was caught by the police – who had a little help from the plumbing inside the walls. The man had smashed a window, triggering an alarm. When police arrived they searched for the intruder only to find him stuck inside the wall of the bathroom. …
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2015
Name of Product: GE Zoneline® Air Conditioners and Heating Units
Hazard: Moisture from outdoor air can accumulate near the unit’s heater when the unit is operated with the vent door continuously open. This, along with two shorted electrical components, can create an electrical ground path and arcing, posing a risk of …
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