Although it’s fun to dream about major home renovation projects, the reality is that most homeowners are not looking to break the bank for luxury in 2012. Still, homeowners looking to avoid costly expenses must look towards preventative maintenance as a way to keep their homes protected from unexpected disasters. Here’s just a few ways [...]
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With a new year comes a new opportunity to learn from the past and look forward to the future. For the average homeowner in Southern California, the continuing decline in home prices has led to much uncertainty and feelings of helplessness. Fortunately, while homeowners can’t change the housing marketing, they can positively affect the value [...]
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As the winter months are arriving, Americans are preparing for everything that comes with the season. Those of us in Southern California probably won’t be shoveling any snow or maneuvering our cars on icy streets this winter, but we will be facing colder temperatures and increased utilities bills. Thankfully, unlike snow, utilities bills can be [...]
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If you are thinking of purchasing an energy-efficient water heater, the best time to do it is now. Federal tax rebates on qualifying Energy-Star appliances are set to expire on December 31st, 2011. But if you hurry, you can save money on your purchase of a money-saving water heater! That’s not a bad gift for [...]
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Holiday season can put a lot of stress on your kitchen, especially your sinks and drains. Contrary to popular belief, garbage disposals are NOT invincible. With a few simple tips, you can avoid calling your plumber this Thanksgiving (unless you just want to share some leftover pie! 310-815-1515). Things you should NOT put down [...]
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With rainy season just around the corner, it’s important to take a few simple precautions to ensure that your home makes it safely to next summer. Our team of Ford’s Plumbing experts has seen the effects of many rainy season disasters – much of which could have been prevented. Here’s a few easy ways you [...]
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1. Be Consistent With all the busyness of life, it’s no wonder people put off disaster preparation year after year. The best way to stay consistent is to make it simple. Create a list of things to update every six months, and schedule out reminders on your calendar. Your list can include basics like checking [...]
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Did you know that a leaky faucet can lead to 150 gallons of wasted water per day? Living with leaky faucets is costly on our environment, and especially on our wallets! Never ignore a leaky faucet, and make sure you check under the sinks to identify the source of the leak. And of course, if [...]
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Many people can talk-the-talk of being green and conserving water, but can they walk-the-walk? Over the years, I have developed an environmentally conscious list on how to conserve our most precious resource, water. Before I begin sharing this list, I thought I would ask for your involvement on suggestions on how you think we can [...]
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