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You always hear that your home should have a checkup once per year to make sure everything is in proper working order, but what does that even mean? Does your home really need a check up? What do they even check?

We can assure you that yes, your home does need a checkup — those yearly maintenance visits allow professionals to find and fix tiny problems before they become big, expensive disasters! Not only can you save money with preventative maintenance, but you can save big by signing up for a preventative maintenance plan that guarantees several different services performed at one flat yearly rate. But just what services are you getting?

Is your bathroom overdue for an update? If you're tired of the same view day in and day out but aren't sure how to start over, allow us to fill you in on popular trends with bathroom fixtures, design choices, and storage options.

Bathroom Redecorating Trends You'll Love

You heard it here first, ladies and gentlemen: The easiest way to bring your bathroom into the current decade is to follow these tips and tricks:

You already know the most basic water saving tips — "Turn the water off while you brush your teeth," and "Do larger loads of laundry."

These tips help, but there are a lot of other things you could be doing to aid in the conservation effort. We've pulled together a list of plumbing hacks you can adopt in order to save water as well as save yourself a little cash!

We have written before about which plumbers you should avoid, but how do you identify a good plumber that's worth hiring? 

There are a few things that make the best plumbers stand out from the bummer plumbers. We'll tell you what to look for so that you know when you're hiring the right professional for the job.

As if something going wrong with your plumbing wasn't bad enough — accidentally hiring an unreliable or dishonest plumber or contractor just adds insult to injury. As you search for the right person to get the job done, and get it done well, there are a few things you should keep in mind...

How to Recognize a Subpar Plumber

If the plumber you're considering tries any of the following, they are definitely not the best choice for you: