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Busted Pipes Can Mean Major Damage
We live in a climate that does not receive extreme winter temperatures often, in that case we can be even more susceptible to home damage when they occur if we are not prepared. One of the most forgotten winter hazards are busted water pipes, often due to the old "out of sight, out of mind" problem. The water inside pipes can freeze when outdoor temperatures drop below freezing. As freezing water expands, it causes the pressure inside the pipes to increase, possibly leading to bursting pipes. A few ways to avoid busted pipes are:
- To open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing.
- Insulate pipes, especially those close to outside walls, attics or crawl spaces where the chance of freezing is greatest.
- Leave your faucets dripping during the night, when temperatures drop, to keep the water flowing through them instead of building up.
Another good tip is to identify the locations of shutoff valves so that you are prepared to stop the flow of water as soon as possible if a pipe bursts. And in that event, you should do the following:
- Shut off the water immediately to prevent additional damage.
- Take proper precautions to avoid an electrical shock from being in or near standing water.
- Bishop Clean Care should be your FIRST call. Every second counts when it comes to removing the water from your home and saving your belongings. We are a certified water mitigation specialist and can work with you and your insurance company through the process of your claim. The most important thing is to make the call to get the water out first.
- Take an inventory of any damaged property or possessions.
Bishop can help if you ever find yourself in this situation. We can get your home back to normal again. Call us at (229) 883-1202 if you ever need us or click below for a free estimate.
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15% OFF UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
WITH SCHEDULED CARPET CLEANING
Clean up your most used surfaces just in time for the holidays and have your home looking new!
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Offer expires 02/28/2019. In-town only. Albany and Leesburg only. Restrictions Apply.
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Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 quarts water
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup whole buttermilk
- chopped fresh chives
Preparation
- Place chicken, celery and carrots in a Dutch oven; add water and 2 teaspoons of the salt. Bring to a boil over high; cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about an hour. Remove chicken from broth, and let stand until cool enough to handle about 15 minutes. Remove and discard skin and bones from chicken, and cut meat into bite-sized pieces. Bring broth to a boil over high, stir in pepper.
- Meanwhile, combine flour, baking soda and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender (or use your fingers) until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk, stirring with a fork until dry ingredients are moistening. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface, and knead lightly 4 to 5 times.
- Pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Pinch off dough in 1 inch pieces, and drop into boiling broth. reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally until desired consistency is reached, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in chicken. garnish servings with chives.
Source: www.southernliving.com
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