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    Homeowner’s Tips Archives

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    • Oct2022

    Homeowner’s Tip: Winterizing Your Home

    Homeowner’s Tip: Winterizing Your Home

    What is Winterization? Winterization is the process of preparing your home’s plumbing system for extreme temperatures to prevent pipes from freezing.  For homes in the Reno/Sparks and Lake Tahoe area, it’s impossible to forecast how intense the winter season will be, so it is always essential to take precautions that can prevent pipes bursting in […]

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    • 19
    • Apr2022

    Spring Plumbing Tips for Homeowners

    Spring Plumbing Tips for Homeowners

    Temperatures are beginning to rise in northern Nevada, trees are blossoming, and the birds are chirping! Winterizing your home is essential for its protection during the cold-weather season. However, during Spring, it is critical to prep your home for the rising temperatures and increased water pressure. Here are some homeowner’s tips for Spring to ensure […]

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    • 18
    • Dec2019

    Homeowner’s Tip: Keep the Holiday Cheer by Keeping your Pipes Clear!

    Homeowner’s Tip: Keep the Holiday Cheer by Keeping your Pipes Clear! ‘Tis the season for extra visitors in your home, whether it be family visiting or if you hosting a fabulous holiday party with some friends. And just as the highways will increase in traffic, your home’s pipes will also have more traffic, and we […]

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    • 17
    • Nov2019

    Homeowner’s Tip: What Not To Flush

      What is your worst nightmare when you are hosting people at your home? One of the most common responses is when a toilet clogs, and the water overflows all over the bathroom. Unless you have a faulty toilet flapper, there is a clog or jam in your drain trap, or something was improperly flushed.  […]

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    • 18
    • Aug2019

    Protect Your Reno-Tahoe Home’s Water All From Your Phone!

    Secure your home’s water and protect it from leaks and bursting pipes – all from your phone!   One of the reasons we all love living in the Reno-Tahoe area is to be able to experience all four seasons. But while we enjoy the versatility of weather, our homes have to be equipped and prepared […]

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    • 08
    • Aug2019

    Savage and Son Named Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite 2019 Winner!

      Savage and Son, Inc., Plumbing, HVAC, and Piping has been chosen as Neighborhood Favorite on NextDoor.com for the second year in a row! We are so grateful to our community and our loyal customers for supporting us and voting us! As Nevada’s Oldest Contractor, we are thankful to be able to serve this community!  […]

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    • 04
    • Aug2019

    Homeowner’s Tip: Garbage Disposal Do’s and Don’ts

    Garbage Disposal Do’s and Don’ts There are major perks to having a garbage disposal in your kitchen. To put it simply, they are a magic switch that grinds away your food waste and is environmentally friendly by keeping less food in landfills. But just like everything in life, this magical tool does have its limits, […]

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    • 26
    • May2019

    Homeowners’ Tip: Removing Bathtub/Shower Soap Scum

    Homeowners’ Tip: Removing Bathtub and Shower Soap Scum There is nothing worse than spending hours cleaning your bathroom, and you look at your shower or bathtub and still see a soapy residue ring around it! Sometimes this task never seems done, and it feels impossible to ever get clean again. Here is a helpful tip […]

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    • 20
    • May2019

    Planning Your Kitchen or Bathroom Remodel: Big Box Versus Showroom

    Planning Your Kitchen or Bathroom Remodel: Big Box Versus Showroom

    Planning Your Kitchen or Bathroom Remodel: Big Box Versus Showroom If you are planning or already in the process of remodeling your kitchen or bathroom remodel, you are expectedly doing your due diligence and shopping around to make sure you are getting the best possible option within your budget. Frequently, we get caught up on […]

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    • 29
    • Mar2019

    Homeowners’ Tip: Helpful Steps to Removing Toilet Clogs Without a Plunger

    Homeowners’ Tip: Helpful Steps to Removing Toilet Clogs Without a Plunger

    Helpful Steps to Removing Toilet Clogs There is nothing worse than walking into a bathroom and seeing that your toilet is clogged. Your immediate thought is “great, I hope this fixes quickly!” Lucky for you, we’ve got your back and we are here to support you when you are in need of repairs or even […]

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