Homeowners | Have you ever heard the one about:
- Salt water boiling faster
- Bats being blind
- Sleepwalkers, and why you shouldn’t wake them
Sorry to burst your bubble, but they’re all false, myths that started with someone’s active imagination.
The myths above are harmless enough, but there are others that could end up costing you money. Here are just a few examples to help keep more money in your pocket:
Myth: Stone countertops can’t be damaged.
Stone isn’t indestructible. Certain stones like marble, soapstone, limestone, and travertine can be stained, while certain household cleaners can dull their finish over time. If you want the toughest material for your kitchen, go with granite. It doesn’t crack or stain and can stand up to hot pots and pans.
Myth: The test button on your smoke detector tells you if the unit works.
The only thing the test button indicates is whether the alarm sound – and not the alarm itself – works. The best way to test a smoke detector is to light a long kitchen match, blow it out, and hold it near the detector. If the alarm goes off, all is well. If not, replace the batteries and test again. If it still doesn’t work, it’s time for a new smoke detector.
Myth: Gutter shields or guards make your gutters maintenance-free.
While they do keep out larger debris like leaves and twigs, gutter guards still can admit pine needles, seeds, and smaller debris through the slits. That means you still have to clean them, just not as often as normal gutters require. If you don’t have many trees around your home, every two years should suffice
Myth: Lemon slices are great for cleaning garbage disposals.
We all love more natural, chemical free ways to clean. But some ingredients can do more harm than good. The acid in lemons and other citrus products can corrode your disposal’s metal components. Instead, use good old-fashioned baking soda which is a base, not an acid, and won’t corrode metal.
Myth: Cut your grass shorter to reduce mowing frequency.
This one is “sort of” false because, while you WILL reduce mowing frequency, you’ll also damage your lawn. Cutting your grass under an inch high will cause it to die since you’ll remove too much of the blade for grass to fight off pests and weeds.
Alright, how about this one: “anyone can repair a water heater.” Falser than false! (But we’re quite sure you already knew that.) The fact is, it takes a tremendous amount of training, skill and experience to repair a water heater or most other home plumbing systems and fixtures.
So, if you want the job done correctly and with your satisfaction guaranteed, just call Norhio Plumbing: the company whose reputation for excellence is anything but a myth.
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