It may be confusing when you’re greeted by a foul, swampy odor that smells like a city sewer has moved into your laundry room. This common summer headache happens because the heat and humidity speed up the breakdown of organic matter in your pipes. The rising temperatures can even change the way air flows through your plumbing vents. When the air outside is heavy and still, those gases can get

Don’t overlook your water heater when putting together your springtime checklist. When you take the time to clean the tank and check the parts, you are making sure your morning routine stays comfortable, and your utility bills stay low. The following are some easy tips for giving your water heater some TLC this spring. Clean Out the Gritty Sediment Flush out the mineral buildup that settles in your water heater