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Hose bibs protect your pipes from freezing- but only if you unhook your hose

If you own a home, you know that feeling of dread when, after a particularly cold night, you turn on the faucet and nothing happens. Frozen pipes happen frequently here in the Pacific Northwest region, especially where the water pipes lead outdoors to your lawn and in older homes that may not have adequate insulation …

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Foundation vents shouldn’t be closed until extreme cold or it could trap moisture

Although it may seem like a good idea to close your foundation vents securely in early fall at the first sign of cold weather to avoid losing heat and energy, that’s actually not the best thing to do.  Closing those vents early, before the outdoor temperature reaches the freezing point, can cause moisture to be …

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What is Radon?

Just the name sounds ominous–Radon. The thought of a colorless, odorless gas threatening our homes and families is even more scary. However, radon is all around us and occurs as a natural part of ground decomposition. It’s in large enough quantities that radon can be a health concern. The element has been linked to a …

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Prevent blown sprinkler pipes by draining irrigation system

Winter’s cold temperatures can spell disaster for your in-ground irrigation system. The water in the system’s pipes, if allowed to expand and contract, can cause cracks in the pipes, making expensive repairs necessary in the spring. Fortunately, you can avoid these underground cracks to your irrigation system by draining the water from the pipes before …

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