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Why Did My Water Bill Spike?

Did your water bill spike this past month? You know you’ve been watering your lawn more because you aerated and reseeded, but you really don’t think you’ve used that much water, right? How can you tell if a water spike is due to real usage or a plumbing problem? Common Causes of Water Bill Spikes

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Benefits of a Low Flush Toilet

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Have you considered replacing your toilet with a low flush toilet? A low flush toilet will help you save money while preserving the earth’s fresh water supply. A new toilet can spruce up an older bathroom, too, which can make the difference between a dingy-looking bathroom and a modern bathroom. But how can a low

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Why Are My Pipes Making Noises?

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If your pipes are making noises, you may or may not have reason for concern. The trick to solving this mystery is to determine what kind of noise your pipes are making, where in the house the pipes are making this noise, and what causes the noise to start and stop. Once you’ve identified these

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How Safe is Charlotte Drinking Water?

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According to HomeFacts.com, the drinking water supplied by Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities rated our drinking water 4.4 on a 10-point scale. A rating of 0 indicates minimally drinkable, while a rating of 10 indicates superior or outstanding drinkability. Unfortunately, that means our drinking water is not so great, especially when compared to drinking water available nationally.

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What to Do if Your Garbage Disposal Smells Bad

If your garbage disposal smells bad, you’re probably scrambling to figure out a way to get rid of that horrible stench. There’s nothing like a foul odor wafting through your kitchen to make you lose your appetite, which may sound like a good diet plan at first, but isn’t something you really want to live

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