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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.

Interesting article – We Repair What Your Husband Fixed

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

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

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?????

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?

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???

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

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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Is your plumber memorable?

HOLD that thought!! I can’t even imagine where all of your thoughts just took you….The age old adage that goes along with “the plumber” is not that pleasant of a thought. Not to mention the visual ; ). My husband … Continue reading

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My water heater won’t stay lit

There are many reasons and factors that can cause a water heater to not stay lit.  The top 5 common ones are. 1. Thermocouple goes out 2. Gas utilities being turned off 3. Air temperature in the attic 4. Lack of Air … Continue reading

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On the job training

Ok, so I had the opportunity to be a plumber’s helper this week in the field with Bear.  It was very difficult for me to sit in the passenger seat.  Riding to the job and then to lunch and then … Continue reading

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