DIY Plumbing Do’s and Don’ts: Avoid Disasters with Tips from a Pro Plumber

We've all been there - a leaky faucet, a clogged drain, or a running toilet that just won't quit. The temptation to grab a wrench and play plumber for a day can be strong. But before you dive into that DIY plumbing project, it's worth considering what can go wrong. To get some expert insight, we sat down with Master Plumber…

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Podcast: Season 4 Episode 7 – DIY Plumbing Repairs: Interview With Isaac Gann of Panther City Plumbing

Season 4, EP. 7 - Podcast Transcript: DIY Plumbing Repairs: Interview With Isaac Gann of Panther City Plumbing NOTE: This transcript was automatically processed using artificial intelligence and may or may not be 100% accurate. (Transcribed by TurboScribe.ai. Go Unlimited to remove this message.)[Brian]Welcome to the House Fluent Podcast. I'm Brian. I'm Tony.And we're both licensed professional inspectors here in the state…

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Building a Home Maintenance Schedule: Tips for Every Season

As licensed home inspectors, we have seen firsthand the importance of regular home maintenance. By staying on top of essential tasks throughout the year, you can prevent costly repairs, maintain your home's value, and ensure a safe and comfortable living environment. In this article, we'll share our tips for building a comprehensive home maintenance schedule that covers every season. Why…

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Podcast: Season 4 Episode 6 – Building a Home Maintenance Schedule: Tips for Every Season

Season 4, EP. 1 - Podcast Transcript: Debunking Common Home Inspection Myths NOTE: This transcript was automatically processed using artificial intelligence and may or may not be 100% accurate. (Transcribed by TurboScribe.ai. Go Unlimited to remove this message.)[Tony]Welcome to the House Fluent Podcast. I'm Tony. And I'm Brian.We like to provide helpful tips and tricks for your home inspection process.[Brian]And to maintain…

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Is Your Home Ready For Freezing Temperatures?

Is Your Home Ready For Freezing Temperatures? The first real winter cold front of 2024 is already working it's way into Dallas / Ft. Worth. We are expected to see temperatures drop below freezing by Thursday. For many of you, this might trigger anxious memories of 2021 when the Texas power outages left millions without electricity or heat in frigid…

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Use Your Home Inspection Report To Prepare For Spring!

Spring is in full swing in North Texas and it might be a good time to revisit your home inspection report to ensure your home is prepared for the season ahead and repair any damage from the most severe winter storm we have endured in years.Although springtime may bring about thoughts of gentle rain, fresh flowers, green grass, and an…

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How Do You Get Rid Of Fire Ants?

https://youtu.be/1ecDgxQLmiM How do you get rid of fire ants? That is the question that has been plaguing my wife and I since we moved into our current home over 5 years ago. You see we have kids who are very active! They love to play outside in the dirt and mud and grass. This makes the need to get rid…

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How Do You Choose The Right Water Filter?

Thanks to the Coronavirus, people have been raiding grocery stores and stocking up on food, water and other supplies. After going to multiple stores looking for bottled water and coming up empty, we decided to install a water filter in our kitchen. I have to say choosing a water filter has been a great decision.Not only did we end up…

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How to Install a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter

https://youtu.be/HNVOO-vLbvQWe recently installed an under sink reverse osmosis water filter system in our kitchen. We chose the APEC 6 stage reverse osmosis system because we wanted the alkaline filter to PH balance the water. The water filter has been great! We have a separate faucet for the filtered water right at the sink and it's so incredibly convenient that we…

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Beating Back the August Heat

Hot enough for ya? Yeah, I'm sweating buckets too, as a home inspection company, we spend plenty of time outdoors, rain or shine, hot or cold, like it or not.  Here in North Texas, we are at the peak of our yearly heat wave.  I guess that is just the price we pay for enjoying relatively mild winters. If you have to…

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