Another year down! Man they go by fast. I am always reflective during the holidays, and every year I am impressed with how blessed we are. We still live in the best nation on the globe, our family is growing, and healthy, our employees lives are enriched. A year ago I didn’t have much hope [...]
Archive | 2009
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes♦
With our first major cold snap on the way, I thought I would share some tips on avoiding a frozen pipe disaster! Insulate any exposed water pipes in crawl spaces and attic. These exposed pipes are the most susceptible to freezing. If you don’t already know where your homeowner’s emergency water shut off valve is, [...]
Modern Day Heroes
A special thanks to Colt McCoy, and Foswhitt Whittaker. I am just going to come right out with it. I am now a Longhorns fan. Being an Austinite, I know that probably isn’t a big shock to hear, but if you know me, its a pretty big deal. If you were ever to ask me [...]
Man Stabbed Son Over Clogged Toilet
Corkscrew Used In Vermont Attack VERSHIRE, Vt. — A Vermont man is behind bars after police say he stabbed his son with a corkscrew over a clogged toilet. Nazeih Hammouri, 53, of Vershire, faces a first-degree assault charge in connection with the Monday morning stabbing. Vermont State Police said they were called to Hammouri’s home [...]
Water Conservation in Austin
Lets Talk Water Water Conservation is of great interest to me right now. If it is of interest to you, read on. I wanted to throw a few things out there that might be able to help you. For starters these are the COA Water charges per 1000 gallon. VOLUME UNIT CHARGES: ALL VOLUMES UNIT [...]
Demolition Derby 2009 Sept 19th!
Radiant Plumbing is reving our engines getting ready for the annual Demolition Derby sponsored by the Spicewood Volunteer Fire Department on September 19th! Come cheer us on! It will be sure to bring the redneck out in you that you never knew existed:) Here’s the scoop: 6 pm at the Spicewood Fire Hall Highway 71 [...]
Ready for some Rain?
Today got me wishing it would just cut loose, and rain, but until then… Saving water, and you. When is it going to rain? On December 2, central Texas was upgraded to an “exceptional” level drought. The future isn’t looking too bright for more rain either(“looking too cloudy” is more like it).From the look of the [...]
My New Navien Tankless Water Heater
My wife and I had a new Navien tankless hot water heater installed at our residence on 5/14/09. We had been considering exchanging our old hot water tank for something much more energy efficient for a while now. The new tankless heater has been in use for about two weeks now, and we are more [...]
Is Solar Right For You?
The quick answer is hopefully yes :) If you have done any research, you already know that solar water heaters are the absolute best way to heat your water. We do find that there a few things that can get in the way of you being a good fit for the solar option. Got Trees? [...]
Austin Solar Water Heaters
The time has come for SOLAR If you are interested in reducing your carbon footprint, lowering your utility bill, or just wanting to replace you water heater with the most cost-effective system available. Solar water heaters are for you. For some reason when people think of solar power, the instantly think of generating electricity. Maybe it’s [...]
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