Ask any homeowner in Los Angeles and they definitely must have needed a plumber quite a few times. And considering how serious the job of a plumber is, you can never settle for anything less than the best residential plumber in Los Angeles to do the job for you. The skills, knowledge, and processes involved in completing a plumbing job are not something that can easily be done by anyone who can put two pipes together. Any plumbing project requires different techniques and tools, depending on the situation at hand. The Problems What are the most common plumbing problems, especially in the Los Angeles area? Clearing clogged drains, toilets, sinks and showers Resolving problems regarding hot water and water pressure Repairing or replacing leaky faucets, burst pipes, leaky shower … [Read more...]
Over-Watering Your Lawn Wastes Water
Over-Watering Los Angeles Lawns Costs A Fortune. A study conducted by the University of Utah showed that over-watering of lawns in Los Angeles wastes a lot of water due to evaporation - as much as 70 Billion gallons per year. The study was funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and was conducted a few years ago, before California’s mandatory water-reduction laws were put into place - and have since been rolled back. The key take-home points from the results of the study are: There is a pattern of systemic overwatering of the city's lawns. LA’s trees provide shade and cooler temperatures. There is a correlation between water loss and household income. Item #3 above is the most interesting: the study found that in wealthier neighborhoods, people tend to … [Read more...]
Buffett Says Money Spent on Plumbers Better Than on Hedge Funds
Managers of Hedge Funds Get Respect - Now It's The Plumber's Turn Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett just said that plumbers provide more value than managers of hedge funds. Speaking at the annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway in Omaha this weekend, Mr. Buffett stated that plumbers (and other professionals) provide more value than hedge fund managers. Buffett said that when it comes to picking stocks, you are better off "sitting tight" than going into a hedge fund and paying those huge management fees. Stories about plumbers seldom make the headlines. As professional plumbers, Mr. Speedy is thrilled to hear this news - and get this kind of exposure. Mr. Buffett is a major investor in several major American companies, including Coca-Cola. Here he is, sipping from a can of … [Read more...]
Flint Michigan Replacing All Its Pipes With Copper
Flint, Michigan To Replace Tainted Water Pipes With Copper The mayor of Flint, Michigan, Karen Weaver, recently announced that the city intends to replace its entire system of outdated water pipes with copper piping. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you know that there is a serious problem with the water in Flint: a large amount of lead and other bacterial contaminants has been detected in Flint’s water, making it unsafe for human consumption. How Did Flint Michigan's Water Supply Become Contaminated? Before 2014, the city of Flint got its water from the Detroit municipal system. Then, to save money, Flint decided to cancel its agreement to carry Detroit water and to connect Flint’s system directly into the Flint River for … [Read more...]
20 Ideas to Save Money by Reducing Your Water Consumption
Reducing Your Water Consumption Saves You Money. The rainy season of 2016-17 has ended, and California now has some relief from the severe water shortage we have been experiencing for the past few years. The snowpack in California’s mountains was above average this past winter. Groundwater regulations enacted in 2015 to reduce California’s water consumption have been somewhat eased. A lot of water is wasted in American residential homes. Each American family uses an average of 300 gallons of water every day: in contrast, the average African or Asian family gets by on less than three gallons per day. But there is lots of room for reduction of water consumption in the home. We don’t have to use - and waste - so much water. Here are some useful ideas for reducing … [Read more...]
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