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During November, many families in the United States begin to prepare for Thanksgiving Day by buying special foods to cook for their tasty holiday recipes. However, there are numerous hungry and homeless individuals who need help during this time of year.

Our company understands that our community’s organizations are struggling to provide the basic necessities to the homeless, and here are a few ways for you to provide assistance to those who are in need during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, which takes place November 12-20th.

1: Donating Toiletries, Household Items and Clothing

We should try to help out the homeless by cleaning out our closets and getting rid of unneeded household items, clothing and toiletries. Some of the things that a homeless individual might need to include:

• Winter coat
• Blankets
• Bath soap
• Deodorant
• Shampoo
• Toothpaste
• Socks

In addition to giving away used clothing or household goods, we can buy inexpensive toiletries for the homeless to make their lives better and to help them find work.

2: Volunteer at a Nearby Homeless Shelter

The temperature often starts to drop in November, and many of the homeless individuals in your area need a place to stay. The homeless shelters require additional volunteers at this time of year to provide vital services. By offering a few hours of help to the homeless this month, you will be making a difference.

3: Help a Food Bank or Soup Kitchen

Many families during this time of year must decide whether they are going to spend their income on heating a home or buying food (assuming they cannot afford both).

In order to survive, they will visit a food bank to receive canned or packaged foods to prepare at home. Alternatively, they might need to go to a soup kitchen to have a nutritious hot meal. Fortunately, most soup kitchens and food banks will accept fresh vegetables, so you can donate produce and canned goods to help the hungry or homeless.

4: Donate Food to a Thanksgiving Food Drive

Local organizations and churches in the Covina area organize a Thanksgiving Day food drive to ensure people will have enough ingredients to make a nice dinner. You could help out by donating these types of foods:

• Cans of fruit and vegetables
• Boxes of mashed potatoes or stuffing
• Loaves of fresh bread
• Bags of potatoes
• Cans of chicken or turkey
• Boxes of noodles

For additional suggestions when helping the hungry or homeless in Covina, CA, contact Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer at (626) 962-0885.

 

Are you planning on cleaning your drains this fall? You should be. Fall is the best time of year to schedule annual drain cleaning.

It’s something that can simply get added to your fall checklist while preparing your home for winter and it’s a great way to ensure that your pipes are running smoothly for the holidays and all the subsequent meal preparations and holiday entertaining.

If you aren’t scheduling a professional drain cleaning appointment this season, you are seriously missing out on the benefits of this service.

Here are some simple reasons why you should invest in drain cleaning every fall:

Your Drains Become Blocked and Clogged Throughout the Year

Over the course of a year, your drains collect many materials that are not supposed to be there. These materials harden over time and create stubborn clogs that often require professional help to remove.

Some of the most common materials that build up in your drains include:

• Food scraps
• Hair and skin flakes
• Grease and oil
• Minerals such as magnesium and calcium occur naturally in your water

When these materials get together, they can clog your drains and cause water to drain slowly or not at all. This is a major inconvenience and can be avoided with simple drain cleaning solutions.

When should you call a plumber?

Not all plumbing problems require help from a professional. If that were the case, you would be calling plumbers all the time for simple clogs that could be easily handled by someone with little to no experience.

With that being said, many homeowners who opt for chemical drain cleaners to take care of their clogged drains would be better off not using these chemicals at all.

You see, chemical drain cleaners contain harsh chemicals that eat away at clogs and dissolve them.

The problem lies in the fact that the chemicals do not simply stop at the clog. They eat away at your pipe and corrode the inner pipe wall as well. This creates weak spots that are prone to rupture.

The best way to handle a clogged drain by yourself is to plunge it with your handy plunger. If it still doesn’t budge, you should take this time to call a professional. Additionally, we recommend investing in professional drain cleaning at least once per year to keep things running smoothly.

Benefits of Working With a Professional

Plumbers use a high-pressure water jet to gently clean your drains and remove existing clogs. The trick to this is, knowing the proper level of pressure to use. If the pressure is too low, the drain will not get cleaned properly, but if it’s too high, it could damage the pipe or dislodge it from the soil. It’s vital for the pressure to be exactly right.

To speak with one of our expert technicians about professional drain cleaning this fall, call Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer in Glendora, CA at (626) 962-0885.

 

Can you believe we only have three more months before the new year? It’s time to examine your monthly spending, by analyzing your current spending and making plans for the months ahead.

1) Managing Expenses

Make a list of all your expenses. A good way to do this is by looking at bank statements. Some costs are fixed and necessary, like house payments.

While retirement savings and emergency funds might feel optional, but you’ll be glad you put them away.

Entertainment and fun aren’t optional categories, either. You need them to make life run along smoothly. Take care of yourself so you can take care of business. The key is that entertainment and fun are adjustable categories.

2) Create Realistic Savings Goals

Allocated money is planning made visible. Save for the future, for emergencies and for specific needs you see coming. Ask yourself if you should consider finding more sources of income. Maybe you could get a temporary second job or sell things you no longer need. Whatever you do, build savings goals into your budget.

3) End Of Month Analysis

Look at where your money went. Do you need the things you bought? If the answer is no, can they be returned? Did you enjoy the money you spent on entertainment? Which items yielded the most amount of fun?

Maybe you could prioritize those elements, and cut back on other things that cost money but weren’t as enjoyable.

Can some of the services you purchased be done yourself? You might learn and have fun by cooking at home or doing your landscaping. For instance; One couple looked for interesting recipes together and enjoyed making them at home.

The goal is not to spend more than you earned. By making these few adjustments, you might save yourself more money monthly.

4) Big Dreams

Learning how big things can be accomplished will help make planning feel less punitive. This knowledge will give you the ability to hit the ground running when your finances are where you want them.

Look at things like dream homes and vacations. Creating financial goals will help you achieve your personal goals as well.

Being smart with money is a good habit. For your plumbing needs, Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer in La Habra, CA at (626) 962-0885 is a good investment.

 

In 1982, the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association declared October to be National Kitchen and Bathroom Month.

This month-long promotion for bathroom and kitchen renovations started as a way to give homeowners the perfect opportunity to transform their homes and add value to their property.

This special month falls in October because it’s the perfect time to start a renovation; the kids are back at school and adjusting to their new routine, while the hustle and bustle of the holidays are still safe in the distance.

Nothing is more exciting to a homeowner than a renovation and 2016 has been a great year for new trends, futuristic technology, and beautiful fixtures to take your bathroom and kitchen to the next level.

What are the top trends in kitchen renovations?

This year has been all about simplicity. New renovations are combining function and form to create beautiful kitchens with an architectural flair. If you’re planning a kitchen renovation, consider some of these top trends for 2016:

Cast-iron apron sinks: Some would argue that these never went out of style. Today’s cast-iron apron sinks come in numerous colors to compliment any style or color scheme.

These large, practical sinks bring a farmhouse sensibility to your kitchen with a modern functionality that will make doing the dishes or rinsing your Thanksgiving turkey a breeze.

Architectural and modernly advanced fixtures: Today’s faucets and fixtures come with many features that give them the upper hand over older models. Designed with an architectural sense, they are practical, simple and beautiful to look at. Futuristic details such as 360-degree swivel heads and automation make these fixtures a must-have for any modern bathroom.

Commercial appliances: Commercial ranges, fridges, and ovens have been given an overhaul to fit into a residential lifestyle. These appliances are sturdy, long lasting and provide an industrial look to your kitchen that is sure to impress any guest.

Showers vs. Tubs

Are you a shower person? Do you love taking long, relaxing baths? No one says you need to choose between the two. The latest trends are seeing bathrooms move away from combined shower/bath units to making the two very separate. If your bathroom is only big enough to accommodate one of these units, it’s more of a personal decision rather than a trend-based decision.

If you prefer showers, go with the shower. If you prefer baths, go with the tub. Many homeowners will also use multiple bathrooms in their home to have different units.

For example, your downstairs bathroom can have a beautiful tub, while your upstairs or en suite bathroom has the shower.

Top Bathroom Trends of 2016

Renovating your bathroom is one of the best ways to add value to your home. In most cases, simply making small changes to the bathroom will give an instant facelift.

If you’re looking to completely renovate your bathroom this month, take some of these top bathroom trends into consideration:

• Trough sinks
• Angular faucets and fixtures
• Freestanding tubs
• Shower seats
• Heated floors and anti-fog mirrors
• Steam showers
• Open concept vanities and shelving

Avoid Trends with an Expiration Date

Trends are called trends because they go in and out of style. What’s popular one year might be unpopular the next. There are many renovation trends in the past that we simply laugh about today. The best way to avoid making a trend mistake is to seriously consider your needs and requirements for the room.

If one trend doesn’t work for you, you do not need to invest in it. Make decisions that are right for your family, rather than what’s popular and you’ll feel happy knowing you invested your renovation fund wisely.

Call Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer today at (626) 962-0885 to speak with one of our Whittier, CA experts about renovating your bathroom or kitchen this month.