Locate & know how to use your Water Shut-Off Valve

Neighborhood News

Submitted by Margret Wingrove, Crossroads Utility Services

Don’t wait for a water emergency!!  Locate your water cut-off valve now and learn what causes a toilet to leak from the bottom to prevent costly home repairs. If you are unable to identify where the leak is coming from, it may be time to seek professional plumbing services. For water line repair Roanoke call Roger’s Plumbing & Trenching.

Addressing water issues before they escalate is crucial for preventing significant home damage. One key preventive measure is ensuring that your basement is properly waterproofed. Basements are particularly vulnerable to water intrusion, which can lead to structural problems and costly repairs. For drain cleaning Charlottesville services, you may contact Atlantis Plumbing, LLC..

For expert advice and solutions tailored to your needs, Visit aquamasterplumbing.com to explore comprehensive basement waterproofing services. Their specialized knowledge and cutting-edge techniques can help safeguard your home against potential water damage and ensure that your basement remains dry and protected. Taking these preventive measures will not only save you from future headaches but also contribute to the overall longevity and safety of your property.

And if you need help with tankless water heater installation, then make sure to contact the professionals for expert services.

A properly operating cut-off valve allows you to cut off water quickly should you have a leak in the house, need to work on your sprinkler system, or wish to turn off the water to your house as a precaution when traveling. Call Rare Breed Plumbing for professional plumbing services in Bountiful & Sandy, Utah.

The water shut-off valve is located between the water meter near the street and your house.  It is generally located in the ground adjacent to the meter box and should be protected by a 6” circular cover.  The handle underneath the cover should be exercised to make sure it is operable.  To verify the water valve is operable, turn on a hose bib next to the house.  Turn the house valve off and the water from the hose bib should stop flowing.  Turn the valve on and water should resume flowing from the hose bib.

It is the homeowner’s responsibility to maintain the cut off valve.

Allergies Bothering You in Closed Winter House?

Health & Fitness
Source: www.allabouthome.com

One fifth of all Americans suffer from allergies affecting the sinuses and lungs. During the winter, everyone is trying hard to keep the house warm and closed off from the outside air. Unfortunately, that also seals up the indoor atmosphere where certain pollutants can irritate allergies. These pollutants include dust mites, pets and mold. The way to eliminate the irritation caused by these things is usually as simple as removing the source. The room you most need to focus on is the room you sleep in. Here are a few tips to help keep the sneezing and sniffing to a minimum this winter.

  • Keep your house properly ventilated and get fresh air on a regular basis.
  • Keep upholstered furniture to a minimum in your bedroom and vacuum it frequently.
  • Cover you mattress, pillows and box springs with an impermeable covering. Dust mites thrive in bedding.
  • Unclutter the room as much as possible to keep down dust and dust mites.
  • Vacuum and dust as frequently as you possibly can. Have someone who is NOT allergy-prone do this, since these activities can really aggravate allergies.
  • Try to keep your bedroom uncarpeted. Dust mites love carpeting, and even vacuuming twice a week can’t combat them.
  • If you can’t keep your pet outdoors, at least keep them out of the bedroom, and for heaven’s sake, don’t let your pet sleep with you!
  • Avoid high humidity. Run humidifiers only when the heater is running.
  • Don’t run humidifiers in the room with the door closed.
  • Use super-fine furnace filters and change them frequently (at least once a month).

Important MUD Board Meetings • January 8 & 15 • WB Community Center on Klattenhoff • 6:30pm

Neighborhood News

Submitted by Bob Bauhs, WB MUD Board Director

The first 2 MUD board meetings in January will kick off the new year by seeking your opinion.

During the 1st meeting on Tuesday January 8th at 6:30 PM, the board will conduct a Capital Improvement work session to explore opinions about what capital improvements are most important to you, the residents. The session will focus on capital projects that would add to the amenities in the District.
The second equally important work session on Tuesday, January 15th at 7 PM will introduce the public to the adapted plan for Preserving the Pond and Native Species. This session will focus on improvements planned around the pond in the coming years. Guest speakers will be Richard Fadal, President of TexaScapes and the board’s landscape consultant; and Dr. Kevin Anderson, Past President of the Texas Riparian Association and current coordinator of the Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory.

More specific information about both sessions is on the MUD web site at: www.wellsbranchmud.com.  Read the lead stories on the home page about each meeting and follow the accompanying links that will provide you with details and examples.

We hope to see you there!