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Although they may seem minor, fixing the pipe leaks in Foley could save taxpayers a lot of money. The city has a major issue of clean water entering the sewer, which means the pond system that is used for the treatment of wastewater doesn’t work as well as it could. The city is now taking… Read more »

While this is something that has been stressed before, it is something that cannot be stressed enough and that is garbage chute safety. There has been news from around the country about incidents that have occurred with trash chutes. In one case on June 20, an 8 year old boy was taken to the hospital… Read more »

Downspouts are becoming even more functional by being the sources of fresh-looking rain gardens. Because it is hard to tell when it is going to be rainy or sunny in Minnesota, or when there is drought or flood, it is important to make plans for the many gardens throughout. One of the best ways to… Read more »

Flooding happens and it can be brutal. The Duluth area is definitely not strangers to this and Northland residents have reported floodwaters gushing up through their floor drains, which is something that is not at all unusual. A year ago, there was a flood that made Northland residents nod their heads in frustration. There were… Read more »

Spring cleaning doesn’t just apply to your closets and the inside of your home. As the temperatures are changing to warm spring breezes, it is time to think about the yard. Taking care of your yard not only benefits you, but it also benefits the neighborhood. So first start with your downspouts by making sure… Read more »

Your gutters connect to your downspouts and your downspouts direct the water where you need it to go so your foundation remains free from water damage and so you do not end up with standing water in your yard. You can also design your drainage system to ensure it does not take excessive debris to… Read more »

It is very important to emphasize garbage chute safety in Minnesota and beyond, as garbage chutes can be quite the plunge for someone who falls into one. It is also possible to become stuck or face another difficult predicament. Unfortunately a 16-year-old boy died in Chicago when he fell through a garbage chute back in… Read more »

Your downspouts are very important. They are where the water in your gutter goes and they assist in directing water away from your home or business’s foundation. The reason why it is so important for you to keep your gutters and your downspouts maintained is so you do not have inadequate or incorrect drainage occurring…. Read more »

So your condo board has contacted you and wants you to stop throwing cat litter down the garbage chute. In other words, you can put it in a plastic bag rather than dump the contents of the box directly into the chute. Believe it or not, unbagged kitty litter is one of the worst things… Read more »

Most people have had a slow draining sink at some point in the past and it can be rather annoying. Most of us don’t do a thing until the drain is completely clogged, which is not really a good idea. Pipes become clogged over time. This is because of a buildup of food, hair, grime,… Read more »