Water Tower - Why? Our Metroplex cities use underground pipes, pumps, tanks, and above-ground water towers to distribute water. Fort Worth has 27 water towers, and the city's water distribution system serves more than 1.3 million people in 30 surrounding communities...

Although nearly 90 percent of urban households had electricity by the 1930’s, only 10 percent of rural households had access. The cost to bring power lines to remote farm homes was too expensive for private utility companies, so the government stepped in to help wi...

1. Donate to these organizations. | 2. Give this list to someone in need. TARRANT COUNTY – HOMELESS SERVICES Tarrant County Homeless Coalition / 817-996-8800 / www.ahomewithhope.org When cold weather shelter is activated, report to Presbyterian Night Shelter or ...

LET ME EXPLAIN I just finished a book that focuses on teenagers that “rode the rails” in the 1930’s. These teenagers were interviewed about 65 years later and told stories about their many adventures. During the Great Depression two million Americans were roam...

Electrical problems are the largest cause of property damage due to home structure fires. Therefore, it’s important to observe safety precautions in your home. Especially regarding electricity and preventing fires, which can be devastating. When installing electri...

[row][span6][/span6][span6][/span6][/row] [row][span6]What's With the Buses? One of the questions I often get asked is, “Jeff, what’s up with the buses? Do you send plumbers out in buses to unstop drains and replace water heaters or only on really big jobs when y...

A fuse is a small glass or plastic tube that contains a piece of wire. That wire is carefully calibrated so that it will only allow a certain level of current to pass through it. Any more, and the wire will melt from the heat, breaking the circuit. This me...

When it comes to determining the best generator for your house, there are several options to consider. How big of a generator do you need? What type of fuel will you use? How much power is required to power your home? What type of switch will you want or need? Altho...

Clogs are a common issue in some households. Sometimes sewer clogs stem from inefficient piping, roots infiltrating the system, or flushing the wrong items. In most situations, it is safer for your pipes and home to hire a professional to handle a clog instead of a d...