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Water bills are escalating as the cost of maintaining water supplies to us is passed on directly to us by the water companies. So a water leak can add considerably to your water bill.

Naturally a leaking tap/faucet wastes water. So too does a leaky toilet, which are often caused by a leaky flush valve. These can cost cents to fix and replace yourself.

Signs of a major water leak include, slow time to get hot water out of your shower/tap and if you shut off your water main and your water meter is still going.

What many people may not think of though is their Sump Pump. Read the rest of this entry »

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The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Region 7 announced that it will be working with residents in four Kansas counties (Sedgwick, Butler counties, Sumner and Harper) to check dangerous levels of carbon dioxide, methane or other soil vapors seep into building spaces, especially basements, after several major rainfall events in the areas.

Depleted oxygen levels (below 19.5 percent) in indoor air can result in elevated levels of carbon dioxide, methane and soil gases. Read the rest of this entry »

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