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Your downspouts are very important. They are where the water in your gutter goes and they assist in directing water away from your home or business’s foundation. The reason why it is so important for you to keep your gutters and your downspouts maintained is so you do not have inadequate or incorrect drainage occurring…. Read more »

So your condo board has contacted you and wants you to stop throwing cat litter down the garbage chute. In other words, you can put it in a plastic bag rather than dump the contents of the box directly into the chute. Believe it or not, unbagged kitty litter is one of the worst things… Read more »

Most people have had a slow draining sink at some point in the past and it can be rather annoying. Most of us don’t do a thing until the drain is completely clogged, which is not really a good idea. Pipes become clogged over time. This is because of a buildup of food, hair, grime,… Read more »

If it is not addressed, a bathroom leak can cost a lot of money, especially if there is significant water damage to the floor, walls, and the paint. Unfortunately, not every bathroom plumbing leak is obvious. That is why you need to look for some of the common signs of a leak so that you… Read more »

If trash chutes are neglected, the tenants within an apartment building or a business are the ones that suffer. This is due to the fact that there are so many unsanitary items that are thrown down these chutes every day, such as feminine products, rotted food, and smelly diapers. When you dispose of these things,… Read more »

It is important that trash chutes within buildings meet a certain set of specifications. If trash chutes are not installed correctly or maintained, they can be fire hazards and they can pose a danger to the health of the individuals within the building. First of all, a trash chute has to be up to code…. Read more »

Minnesota residents know that the winters can be very cold and that means those living in rural areas have concerns regarding their septic systems freezing up, especially when there is snow on the ground. Fortunately, there are some things that you can do to prevent septic freeze in the winters. First, make sure any leaky… Read more »

  The trash chutes in your building are probably the most neglected areas. The fact is, individuals hardly think about the trash chutes because of the fact they handle trash. They aren’t exactly the best smelling areas and it is hard to tell what is in them half of the time. This doesn’t mean that… Read more »

Is your roof leaking and you are wondering why? If so, you may be surprised that your gutters could be the culprit behind the leak. Gutters can become clogged with needles, moss, leaves, and even tree branches. Dirt is also a common cause. If water is not allowed to enter the gutter so it can… Read more »

Studies have shown that there can be at least 30 different types of bacteria and biological growth inside a garbage chute and these biological agents can enter the air space of the collection room. Some of the agents found included Dysentery, E. Coli 0157, and Legionella. This means that garbage chutes are breeding grounds for… Read more »