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All posts tagged: Home Maintenance

Infrastructure Week 2018: Why Your Meter Matters

May 21, 2018  |  Public Affairs

Do you know where your home water meter is and how it works? It might be tucked away in the basement, but it plays an import role in our water system. Knowing how to get the most out your meter can help you avoid a large, unexpected bill caused by a running toilet or other hard-to-notice leaks.

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Don’t Be a Member of the Lonely Yards Club: Start Planning a Rain Check Project This February

February 2, 2017  |  Brian Rademaekers

For those Philly residents feeling the winter blues, Punxsutawney Phil didn’t exactly bring hope and relief when he popped out of his den on Ground Hog Day and decided we’re in for six more weeks of cold weather.

But, before you resign and decide to join ol’ Phil in another month-and-half of hibernation, let us offer you an optimistic antidote…

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PSA from Your Dog: Smart Deicing Tips to Protect the Environment and Pets

January 5, 2017  |  Brian Rademaekers

Did you know using too much salt and other ice-melting chemicals can hurt pet paws? Smart use of deicing products can also help minimize impacts on our watersheds. If you’re the kind of person who thinks about the health of our urban watersheds, you’ve probably wondered if using too much salt on driveways and sidewalks can hurt Philly’s rivers and creeks.

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Tree Planting Tips

May 19, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

Trees are not only beautiful, they also clean the air, stabilize soil and create habitats for birds and other critters.

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