Top 10 Plumbing To Do List For Fall

As the temperatures begin to cool and pumpkin spice lattes are everywhere, thoughts turn towards Fall activities.  One that might not make the top of your list, but definitely should, is plumbing preparations.  The Fall is a great time to complete some annual maintenance and ensure your plumbing system is ready for the upcoming winter. …

Getting Ready for Fall

Fall is on its way, even if the current temperatures in Boise and the Treasure Valley don’t make it seem that way. Before winter hits, make a list of things to do around the house to prepare for the changing season. Here are some fall plumbing tips to put on that list: Hoses and Faucets…

Choosing a Sprinkler

With such intense heat in Boise and the Treasure Valley right now, it can be tough to keep lawns looking healthy and green. Sprinklers are a great tool to get the lawn its optimal amount of water throughout the day, but the efficiency of the sprinkler depends on the right sprinkler head being used. When…

Drinking out of Conventional Hoses

The warmer weather is bringing out the garden hoses for watering, sprinklers, and washing cars. One thing these hoses shouldn’t be used for is drinking. Those drinking out of conventional hoses could be taking in heavy metals and plasticizers along with that water. HealthyStuff.org, a Michigan-based Ecology Center, did a test in 2013 to find…