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Friday, July 25th, 2014
Dishwasher maintenance – five steps for longer service
It's the Rodney Dangerfield of kitchen appliances. Your dishwasher "gets no respect" with multiple washes a day, overloading, and food left all over its inhabitants, it is easily your hardest…
Thursday, July 17th, 2014
Updating your bathroom? Consider these popular ideas.
When it comes to home improvements, bathrooms are among America's favorite focal point. Below are a few thoughts on popular improvements, in order of affordability and ease-of-installation. Kwik-Sip In-faucet Drinking…
Saturday, July 12th, 2014
3 must-have kitchen water gadgets you’ll love
1. Instant Hot Water Dispenser - This one device will change your entire kitchen routine for the better, instantly. At the touch of a button, enjoy scalding 200-degree water without waiting…
Sunday, July 6th, 2014
Sewer lines… What a gas!
Free-flowing and well-maintained sewer are one of the wonders of modern plumbing. But when a line is in trouble....well, it stinks. As full service plumber (commercial and residential), Allied Reddi-Rooter's…
Saturday, June 28th, 2014
Have you hugged your plumber lately?
Let's take a trip in the Wayback Machine and consider how fragile good health was before modern plumbing. Water-bourne illnesses ran rampant...cholera, dysentery and internal parasites to name a few.…
Friday, June 20th, 2014
Forget diamonds. Floor drains are a girl’s best friend
Square-shaped or pear-shaped, floor drains keep your home great shape. Truly a wonderful invention and a signature of thoughtful design, floor drains are highly sought after in basements, laundry rooms,…
Wednesday, June 18th, 2014
Clogged pipes? Allied’s “ICU” camera provides emergency insights into your blockage
It doesn't take much to clog a pipe – overzealous use of toilet paper, a washcloth, tree roots, and misplaced Matchbox cars are common culprits. Thanks to improvements in technology,…
Monday, June 9th, 2014
The grease trap trap… How not to fall into it.
Cincinnati has an impressive reputation as home to world class restaurants. And all restaurants, from Four-Star to Gold Star, have one thing in common: grease traps. With that in mind, this…
Monday, June 2nd, 2014
All Washed Up: Old washing machine hoses
Over 50% of insurance claims related to water damage are from broken water supply hoses. The average claim is more than $6,000. The laundry room is one of your home's…
Saturday, May 24th, 2014
Vacation Checklist Item: Shut Off Main Water Valve
Recently, an insurance salesman returned home from a business trip to find his first floor and basement flooded with water. The trouble? His water line burst, spewing thousands of gallons…