Old homes have unique charms, but they also may be hiding plumbing problems in their walls and floorboards. Older homes can have a host of problems with the plumbing that you can’t see – it may simply be old and reaching the end of its usable lifespan, piping may have...
It was 11 p.m. Sept. 14, and the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority had a problem, one that could be described as either as small as a 48-inch raw water pipe or as large as a hurricane. These two things, the raw water pipeline and Hurricane Florence, had come together...
Today, local officials face a problem decades in the making: aging water infrastructure systems and the costs of repair and replacement. Much of the country’s one million miles of water lines are approaching — or have already exceeded — the end of their usable...
Earlier this year, we introduced the idea of Six Pillars that must be addressed to reverse the dire state of America's water infrastructure. The solution lies in leadership and a plan that addresses these many challenges comprehensively. Pillar #1 is Education. Before...
HomeServe and This Old House partner to educate homeowners with expert advice that helps them maintain, enhance and protect their homes—and raise awareness about the job skills gap and critical demand for skilled contractors in the U.S. July 10, 2018 - NORWALK,...
Turning on a spigot is something we do several times a day – whether to brush our teeth, wash dishes or cook. It’s not only routine, it’s something we don’t think about. But what if you turned on a spigot and there was no water? Or perhaps worse, the water was...
June is National Safety Month, a time when we should consider how to promote safety in our homes and workplaces. There have been many articles and stories in the news covering the lead in water issue. Here are a few highlights, along with some stories from cities who...
Infrastructure matters. It matters, in big ways and in small, to our country, our economy, our quality of life, our safety, and our communities. Roads, bridges, rails, ports, airports, pipes, the power grid, broadband… Infrastructure matters to companies that...
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, has put a national spotlight on water infrastructure and the importance of upgrading outdated systems, which includes private lines into homes. With water and sewer lines out of sight and out of mind, it’s not surprising that many...
Published November 17th 2015 The NLC Service Line Warranty Program by HomeServe (formerly known as Utility Service Partners, Inc. (USP)) welcomes 36 new partners this fall – including several cities in Arizona, Iowa, Texas and Canada! These cities join more than 239...
Grants will address challenges from the coronavirus pandemic Norwalk, Conn. (August 4, 2020) – HomeServe USA, a leading provider of home repair solutions, launched its next request for applications for the HomeServe Cares Foundation “Caring for Community” grant...
The National League of Cities City Summit will be held Wednesday, Nov. 20, through Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, and the NLC Service Line Warranty Program team will be in attendance. In addition to being available at the...
Summer is ending – time to think about frozen pipes. As the weather begins to cool and we enjoy all those pleasures that come with fall, don’t forget that homeowners should be preparing so they don’t encounter an unpleasant surprise. On average, a quarter...
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