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Mr. Handyman of California, Inc.
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Since Aug 28, 2007

Established in 1997, Mr. Handyman has serviced 10,000+ customers across the country, and 85% of our customers use us again within 24 months of their l...
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Where does our water come from?

By kcarney Mr. Handyman of California, In... in Plumbing

Written Apr 30, 2008

Where does our water come from? The regional water system provides water to people in San Francisco, Santa Clara, Alameda and San Mateo counties. Eighty-five percent of the water comes from Sierra Nevada snowmelt stored in the Hetch Hetchy reservoir situated on the Tuolumne River in Yosemite National Park. The remaining fifteen percent of water comes from runoff in the Alameda and Peninsula watersheds. This local water is captured in reservoirs located in San Mateo and Alameda counties. ...
 

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How to deal with leaks

By kcarney Mr. Handyman of California, In... in Plumbing

Written Apr 22, 2008

How to deal with leaks The biggest concern is big leaks that spew out lots of water. They happen rarely, but they happen. The most important thing is to know where to shut off the water, and to know this before you have an emergency. Where are your on/off valves? Per "appliance" valves - Every water "appliance" (faucet, toilet, water line to fridge ice maker, etc) has an on/off valve typically behind toilets and under sinks). These are called right angle stops....
 

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Treatment for Hard Water

By kcarney Mr. Handyman of California, In... in Plumbing

Written Mar 4, 2008

Six or eight weeks ago, I received a phone call from a company on the East Coast who asked if I would be interested in distributing a device they sell that de-scales piping systems and hot water heaters and prevents future scaling from occurring. I asked for details of how it works and was told the device in question is clamped around the cold water pipe entering the water heater, is then plugged in, and works by emiting a somewhat random electro-magnetic field thereby causing ...
 

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Fix Your Leaks

By kcarney Mr. Handyman of California, In... in Plumbing

Written Nov 9, 2007

"Even the smallest water leak can create great damage," warns Kevin Carney, who manages Mr. Handyman in Sunnyvale,California. If left unattended, leaks will cause wood rot or mold and mildew, which inevitably force homeowners to rip out cabinets and floors. Also, improperly caulked bathrooms are often entry points for water and moisture. Don't let these small trouble spots ruin the look and quality of your bathroom or kitchen. When it comes to taking care of leaks, deteriorati...
 

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