Plumbing Upgrades That Significantly Enhance The Value Of Your Home
Are you considering listing your home for sale or updating a rental? No matter when or where the next move may come from, there are always ways to increase its value. While most homeowners focus on upgrades such as adding square footage by adding another bedroom or installing new appliances, plumbing fixtures are an often-overlooked element that could dramatically boost its resale value. New plumbing fixtures offer a more stylish aesthetic and are resistant to stain and scratch damage. Furthermore, many of these modern fixtures also boast improved functionality as well as water-saving benefits.
Many of the indoor conveniences we enjoy are due or at least connected to modern plumbing. We are fortunate to live in an age when it is, for most people in the United States, almost unheard of to have an interruption of clean water service. Modern plumbing can be taken for granted because modern plumbers have worked very hard to make plumbing systems as free of fault and weakness as they can be. And, truth be told, few systems associated with modern convenience are more reliable than plumbing systems. Dan’s Plumbing & Septic offers reliable, responsive and professional
It’s not uncommon in Minnesota for people to pack up and head to warmer climates during the winter months. One common question we at Dan’s Plumbing and Septic are asked is how to properly shut off the water to the entire house to ensure pipes don’t freeze. This simple task is especially important if you plan to turn your furnace down to save electricity or should the power go out and interior temperatures drop. This can keep your pipes from freezing to the point of bursting and can save you thousands of dollars in repair bills. So, what is the proper way to ensure all the pipes are safe? Let’s break the process down step-by-step:
It is a known fact that Minnesota deals with prolonged, bitterly cold temperatures during the winter months. In fact, records show that January alone averages 12oF! With temperatures this low, how can you ensure that your water supply lines inside and out don’t freeze? The plumbing professionals at Dan’s Plumbing and Septic know plumbing systems and know Minnesota winters, so we offer some tips for protecting one of the larger investments in your home or business – you’re plumbing.
Everything we use on a day-to-day basis is going to require some sort of routine maintenance during the life of the product. Like these everyday products, our plumbing systems should be treated no differently. In order to be proactive and possibly avoid any major, catastrophic failures of your plumbing systems, it is wise to have your system routinely inspected. Dan’s Plumbing and Septic provides routine inspections and repairs for all types of plumbing systems, both residential and commercial.
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, approximately 1 in every 5 Minnesotans (or roughly 1.2 million people) get their water from a private well, rather than city water sources. Every county in Minnesota has people that are regularly using well water as their primary well source. According to this same department, every resident is responsible for checking the quality of their own water. This means that you are responsible for ensuring that the water is healthy for everyone inside of your home.