It might sound like a ludicrous dream, but you don’t have to be actively frightened of your power bill. There are people--real people, not just celebrities and corporate executives--who just sort of… pay their bill. Then they get on with their day. Maybe they get a Jamba Juice. The day they paid their power bill. The … [Read more...]
Search Results for: california
Professional Plumber in Los Angeles CA
How Mike Diamond Plumbing Services Work Once we receive your call or service request, our customer service team works fast to find you a local Mike Diamond technician. Your plumbing services expert arrives ASAP in one of Mike Diamond’s signature trucks, fully stocked with all the tools required to handle your … [Read more...]
Explaining the July 6 Heat Wave
If you were in LA last Friday, you may have noticed it was pretty hot out. 111 degrees Fahrenheit “pretty hot out,” to be exact. Even for the desert of southern California, that’s a little much. To make matters worse, it quickly became clear that LA wasn’t exactly ready for these blast furnace temperatures. Shortly … [Read more...]
How to Become A Plumber in California
Earning your plumber’s license and becoming a fulltime journeyman plumber is a profitable and rewarding career path. While it takes four years to earn your license, the good news is that you can be earning money the entire time as a plumber’s apprentice. Once licensed, the average pay for a plumber in California is … [Read more...]
Water Conservation
California Water Conservation Tips California is currently experiencing the worst drought it’s seen in generations. As a response to critically low reservoir and rainfall levels, statewide regulations have been imposed to penalize those that are using water in excess. Current Restrictions Include: The use of an … [Read more...]
Seismic Gas Shut-Off Valve
What Are Seismic Gas Shut-off Valves? Seismic activity can quickly disrupt your home’s foundation. When an earthquake strikes and causes damage to pipes, it’s critical to restrict the flow of natural gas in order to prevent damage to your Southern California home and your health. Seismic gas shut-off valves, also … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Reduce California’s Air Pollution
Earlier this month, we covered why air pollution is such a problem for California and which kinds of airborne pollution pose the biggest threats. We provided some suggestions as to how you can keep your home and family safe from air pollutants in your neighborhood, too. Now that you know what we’re up against and how … [Read more...]
California Drought: Laws & Restrictions You Need to Know
April 2015 - For the first time in California’s history, Governor Jerry Brown has ordered a mandatory restriction on water use. The four-year California drought has reached near crisis levels, leading the governor to issue an executive order that will require the State Water Resources Control Board to impose a 25 … [Read more...]
Lowering Your Water Bill This Summer
Our drought may be over, but California’s water problems are not. As the California Water Board states, “Our changing climate requires Californians to move beyond temporary emergency drought measures and adopt permanent changes to use water more wisely.” If we want to keep living in California, we all have to pay a … [Read more...]
Trainee with No Experience Needed
Are you ready to start a rewarding career that teaches you valuable job skills and pays you while you learn? As a Mike Diamond plumber trainee you’ll work with Southern California’s best home services firm to grow your experience. Learn to become a plumber as an apprentice to a Mike Diamond licensed plumber. Tag along … [Read more...]