Ten thousand dollars. That’s the average insurance claim related to “water damage and freezing,” according to the Insurance Information Institute. Each year, one in 50 homeowners will file such a claim—and we’re guessing that you, like all Columbia plumbing customers, would rather not be that “lucky” one. In fact, you’d rather not endure the hassle of any sort
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Picture this. It’s a subzero Monday morning. You’ve hit the snooze button six times—and if it weren’t for your spouse threatening to suffocate you in your sleep, you would’ve hit it a seventh time. Instead, you sigh deeply, toss back the covers, and scurry to the bathroom. You turn on the shower, wait for the
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When it comes to plumbing, it’s normal to be skeptical.If you’re like most people, you’re probably unaware of how your pipes function. Even if you do, there are several things that might go wrong with the pipes behind your walls and beneath your washbasin.But did you know that some of the things you put down
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When homeowners hear “water heater,” most people picture the large, gray tank in the corner of their basement. They don’t necessarily understand how it works; they just know they need it to do its job. In fact, they don’t give much thought to their water heater at all—until it quits on them, of course.But did
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How to Avoid Costly (and Dangerous) Consequences of Playing PlumberWith the dawn of YouTube and Pinterest, most of us havetried—and failed—at a DIY project or two (or 27).Regardless of our past “nailed it” moments, we’re nevertheless tempted to takeDIY to a new level when we think it’ll save us serious cash—plumbing problemsincluded.OK, maybe you haven’t
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As a Columbia homeowner, you want a plumber who’s an expert—someone whom you can trust to get the job right the first time. And also? You’d love to not get ripped off. Here’s the problem: If you’re in need of plumbing services, you’re in a vulnerable position. Whether you have a burst pipe, a fried
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