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About theplumbersbride

Born & raised in Houston TX Devoted wife of a master plumber and mother of three. One of my favorite quotes is. Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.

Is your plumber a craftsman or a salesman?

Posted on April 29, 2014 by theplumbersbride

Leading question isn’t it?  Chances are if the plumber you use is paid by commission or a fluctuating pay scale they are trained in sales more than plumbing.  Don’t get me wrong all plumbers in the state of Texas are … Continue reading →

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Baby its cold outside……

Posted on January 6, 2014 by theplumbersbride

I love the Christmas song Baby its cold outside…So now that it is really getting cold outside make sure your pipes are ready for the next couple of days.  You don’t have to be a professional to wrap your pipes.  I … Continue reading →

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Sludge

Posted on July 17, 2013 by theplumbersbride

What is sludge?  It is the buildup of algae in the AC drain in every home in Houston and the surrounding areas.  This is caused by the condensation of the AC unit.   We are getting many calls this summer due … Continue reading →

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Interesting article – We Repair What Your Husband Fixed

Posted on May 1, 2013 by theplumbersbride

This was such an interesting article I thought I would share it with all of you. http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20130428/LIFESTYLE/304270304?nclick_check=1

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Temperature Relief Valve

Posted on April 17, 2013 by theplumbersbride

Did you know you should have your temperature relief valve checked every year? I didn’t!!!Do you know where the temperature relief valve is? This device is on your water heater and is a safety device to keep your water heater from … Continue reading →

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BBQ

Posted on April 9, 2013 by theplumbersbride

Well summer is fast approaching. Are you ready for those back yard festivities? Bear and I are in the minority as we prefer charcoal to gas grills. Then you have the fireplace. Only I am in the minority. I prefer … Continue reading →

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What do you think?????

Posted on March 29, 2013 by theplumbersbride

Recently I watched a webcast on the subject of marketing and growing your business.  I had to stop watching it in the middle because it just wasn’t settling with me.  Ok you all know I have no back ground in … Continue reading →

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What is the best shower head?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by theplumbersbride

This is a loaded question.  What type of shower do you prefer, is a better question.  You will not believe all of the different options out there. So many, you really need to know what you like; if it is rustic … Continue reading →

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Gas…..AGAIN….Do you smell that???

Posted on January 19, 2013 by theplumbersbride

I hope you all had a wonderful and restful Christmas and New Year’s. I would like to take you back to the post Spring Area Natural Gas Issue that I posted on 10/17/2012.  Remember I kept telling Bear that I … Continue reading →

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Spring Area Natural Gas Issue

Posted on October 17, 2012 by theplumbersbride

If you live in the Spring area please be advised the gas company over odorized the natural gas in our area last night.  Center Point Energy had over 700 calls in the area for potential gas leaks today.  Plumbing companies phone … Continue reading →

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