PSA: Nat’l Boss’s Day!

Yesterday was National Boss’s Day!

National Calendar- Boss’s Day

Did You Know?! Did you celebrate your boss???

October 16th was a special day on my calendar, but it’s probably a day many others don’t know about or choose to celebrate.

Why?

Not everyone knows there’s a day out there just for celebrating your boss, if they do know, they might not WANT to celebrate their boss, or maybe they just aren’t on good enough terms to stroll over and give their boss a big ol’ hug. Whatever the situation is, it’s ok! Luckily for me, my boss is my husband!

I love being asked what my job is, because it allows me to explain that I’m employed by my handsome hard-working husband! Ironically, after I say I work for my husband, they ask what the business is, or what my husband does, to which I reply, “He owns Next Level Plumbing!” However, while most people acknowledge and even appreciate the hard work they do and money plumbers can make, they don’t usually have the best immediate perception of plumbers as individuals.

Byron definitely doesn’t look like a plumber according to basically everyone (from friends to new customers) so when they meet him they’re usually taken aback by his neat, clean cut look and quiet, exceptionally polite and professional manners. This is one reason I’m always proud of my boss, because he exceeds expectations and always goes above and beyond in everything he does, not just in running his business!

There’s no doubt about it, Byron is exceptional at his job, which is why he started Next Level Plumbing! But I’m really not writing this blog to solely brag on Byron and the hard work he puts into making Next Level Plumbing so “next level”… I’m also writing this as a reminder to everyone out there to take the time to appreciate and be thankful for their bosses, or really, whoever is helping lead them in the business they’re in, or the job they do! If you’re your own boss, then give yourself a well-deserved hug!

So on that note, it’s not too late! Send your boss an air hug (that they know about- secretly doing it is nice, but not as effective), a “thank you” call or text, grab them a cup of coffee, or let them know how much they’re appreciated for their hard work! You might be surprised how much they appreciate that an employee is going out of their way for them!
Let them know their work and effort is valued!

Want to know more about Next Level Plumbing and my super awesome boss? Check out these blogs!

Byron Thomson: Who Is He?

Next Level FAQ’s

Pumpkin Decorating Ideas w/ the Plumber’s Pup!

As always never hesitate to give us a call or text at 941-504-3578! Feel free to reach out through email as well, you can contact us at nextlevelplumbingllc@gmail.com! Whether you’re coming back for the winter or live here year around we’ll be more than happy to help you with any plumbing problems you may have!

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Nat’l Savings Day

It’s National Savings Day!

Are you good at saving money? Setting part of your paycheck aside each week or month and saving towards a goal, or something you need?

If not then keep reading for some advice from a professional on what you’ll need to be prepared for when it comes to plumbing costs you’re sure to encounter in the future.

Coming from the plumber himself, here are a few great ways Byron suggests to save money on your plumbing, all in honor of Nat’l Savings Day!

Plumbing emergencies are never fun, but what can make them even worse is when you aren’t financially prepared to handle the emergency when it shows up at your doorstep. Below are 3 different plumbing related situations you’ll want to be financially prepared for, and a bit of advice on what you can do to save up for them!

Repairing/Replacing a Water Heater…

Most residential water heaters will last you for 10-12 years, but knowing the lifespan of your water heater is always a good idea, especially if you’re moving into a new house. A new tank style water heater is usually between $1,000-$2,000 to install, so if you know you’re water heater is old, or will need to be replaced soon, start saving!

Considering a Remodel?

If you are considering a remodel at some point in the future, START SAVING NOW! Setting aside money is obviously a good idea when you’re looking ahead at doing a remodel, but aside from saving, make sure you do your research to see just how much you’ll need to be saving as well! Getting a price range will be tricky, learn what you can and ask for advice, help from professionals!

Installing New Water Filtration…

Installing a nice new water filtration system is something that can really improve the quality of your home life! Curious about it? These systems can end up being between $500- $5,000 depending on what you choose, so its best to talk to your plumber about what option is best for your home!

As always never hesitate to give us a call or text at 941-504-3578! Feel free to reach out through email as well, you can contact us at nextlevelplumbingllc@gmail.com! Whether you’re coming back for the winter or live here year around we’ll be more than happy to help you with any plumbing problems you may have!

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Finding Fall in Florida!

Finding Fall in Florida can be a difficult thing to do!

We all know that 99.9% of the time Florida looks like this…

But there is usually a moment or two in what we Floridians call “Fall” where the temperature drops below 80 degrees and we start doing this…

However, due to the weather lately, we’re not there yet… so those of us desperate to feel the “autumnal vibes” have to resort to making our own “Fall” atmosphere.

Here are a few places, activities and things you can use to make Fall feel a bit more real for you and your family!

Stop by a Hobby Lobby near you and browse through their Fall/Autumn section!

You’re bound to come away with something to make your house feel a bit more seasonal! (I basically want to buy everything when I go in there, so good luck, its as dangerous as Target!) No Hobby Lobby near you? You can stop by a Home Goods as well!

Turn an episode of Moving Art on via your TV courtesy of Netflix!

There are a few perfect Fall episodes in Season 1 that lead you through a 1/2 hour of beautiful scenery accompanied by peaceful music to match the mood. Once you’ve watched it, you’ll find yourself going back to turn it on a lot more often! It’s great in the background for any and every occasion!

Visit a store that stocks up on Fall goodies and stock up yourself!

There are lots of stores in town that understand the dilemma Floridians have during Fall, so they kindly prepare lots of Fall goodies for us to buy so we feel better about it! If you haven’t already, stop by Lucky’s, Detweiler’s, or Trader Joe’s for wonderful seasonal treats of all kinds!

Visit a Pumpkin Festival!

Pumpkin Festivals start popping up right around now and continue through the end of the month, and they provide the perfect opportunity to go and feel “Fall-ish” with your friends and family! Stroll around, enjoy the activities at the festival, pick a pumpkin out, chomp on some kettle corn or a caramel apple, and pretend its 20 degrees cooler than it actually is!

Stock up on Fall scented candles!

I’m convinced you can never have enough Fall scented candles! I LIVE for that apple orchard scent, or a good fresh apple pumpkin candle, even better… a CINNAMON candle! Need a good place to find quality, inexpensive candles? I search through places like Beall’s Outlet, Ollie’s, and even the Dollar General! Not wanting to go the candle route, but still want that magical fall scent in your house? Look up some Fall Essential Oil blends!

Last but not least… Buy a Cinnamon Broom!

Or two, or three! I bought two small ones- for the guest bathroom, and my car, and a large one for the living room! If your a Fall cinnamon lover… this is a MUST! They bring such a wonderful scent to whatever area you place them in, and once they’ve served their purpose they’re fun to toss in the bonfire and smell/watch as they crackle away! I found my cinnamon brooms at Publix!

As always never hesitate to give us a call or text at 941-504-3578! Or shoot us an email at nextlevelplumbingllc@gmail.com! Whether you’re coming back for the winter or live here year around we’ll be more than happy to help you with any plumbing problems you may have!

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Pumpkin Seeds Please!

It’s National Pumpkin Seed Day!

Are you a fan of pumpkin seeds? Pumpkin pie? Pumpkin flavored treats? Pumpkin scented candles? Pumpkins in general? If you are, then today is a great day to celebrate! ESPECIALLY If you have pumpkins waiting to be carved or cooked!

I have a hard time turning down a cute looking pumpkin… it may sound strange to you, but if I go to the store once pumpkins have gone on sale, and I see one that is just BEGGING to be taken home…. I can’t ignore it! Just ask anyone who knows me… An alien has probably taken over my body if I walk past a patch of pumpkins without perusing.

Since it’s officially Fall, and autumnal treats are even more enjoyable once the fall festivities have begun, we wanted to share why WE think today is a great day to celebrate!

 

Happy National Pumpkin Seed Day everyone!

Need a reason to celebrate this day???

1. Pumpkin seeds are good for you!

2. These tasty seeds are traditionally used to kill parasites, reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol levels, and promote good sleep! They are also high in protein and zinc, filled with minerals, and are the only seed that is alkaline-forming!

PLUS it’s fun to carve pumpkins during Fall! It’s a favorite activity once October rolls around for many of us! Once you’ve had a blast carving the pumpkins and making a mess, you can enjoy the view of the Jack O’ Lanterns whilst someone roasts the seeds to enjoy for days to come!

Need a pumpkin seed recipe!? No worries!

Here’s the one we use- it’s a family favorite!

For the best tasting, crunchy, salty snack this side of Halloween (that’s pretty healthy too) check out the recipe below!

There are 3 IMPORTANT STEPS you don’t want to forget!

1. Clean the pumpkin seeds Super Well! You want to wash them until you don’t see any pumpkin fibers in the mix, use a colander and give them more than two rinses!

2.  Boil the pumpkin seeds before roasting them! This is something I didn’t do in the past, and BOY does it make a difference! It helps them cook more thoroughly and provides that crunch once they’ve finished cooking.

3.  Keep an eye on the seeds as they’re baking! Every 10 minutes pull out the seeds and move them around on their baking tray, if you don’t do this you will probably have quite a few burnt seeds in the end.

The Ingredients:

• Seeds from 2 large pumpkins

•  1/2 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt (this is what the recipe calls for but I Definitely use more)

•  1/2 tablespoon of olive oil (again I adjust depending on how many pumpkin seeds I have)

• Dash of salt

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Soak the CLEAN pumpkin seeds in a large bowl of water for 1/2 hour sitting out, or overnight in the fridge. ONce that’s done, drain the water and put the seeds into a pot filled enough to cover the seeds and add a dash of salt. Bring the water to a boil and make sure the seeds have been gently boiled in the pot for around 10 minutes. Once your seeds have been boiled, drain the water out and place the seeds back into a bowl. Toss the seeds with olive oil then lay them out in a thin layer on the cookie sheet (I line mine with tinfoil, less mess). Sprinkle the Lawry’s salt over the seeds to suit your taste (as much as you think is necessary, don’t worry you can add more as you cook them and check every 10 minutes). Once this is done they’re ready to be cooked! Seeds are normally done after about 40 minutes or so when they become firm and aren’t soft anymore. You’ll want to regularly check every ten minutes to test them. What you Don’t want is dark spots on them, you should be looking for them to become a darker yellow. Once removed from the oven and cooled put them in a mason jar or food safe container and enjoy!

These tasty homemade pumpkin seeds will be sure to put smiles on every face, and maybe it will become an annual tradition in the years to come!

If you’re not a fan of pumpkin seeds or fall treats (I can’t imagine who isn’t but to each their own) then don’t worry! You can still get something out of reading this blog! There are plenty of other days to celebrate, and you’re sure to find one you can be all in for soon enough! You can keep an eye out for more fun and unique days to celebrate by following along on our blog here, or by keeping track yourself using the National Day Calendar.

National Day Calendar

Curious about more fun days we celebrate here at NLP?! Check out these links to see more blogs like this one!

National Pet Day!

PSA: It’s Hug A Plumber Day!

Nat’l Relaxation Day (Aug. 15th)

Hope you enjoy!

As always, if you are looking for a plumber to help you out with a maintenance call or plumbing emergency, feel free to give us a call or text at (941)504-3578, check out our website, or email us at nextlevelplumbingllc@gmail.com we’d be happy to schedule a free estimate for you and provide you with all the professional help you need!

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Ask Your Plumber: DIY Toilet Fixes?

Ask Your Plumber:

DIY Toilet Fixes?

Toilet Problems are no fun for anyone, so here are some FAQ’s answered by our Next Level Master Plumber Byron, to help you out!

Toilets are probably one of the most common problem areas in regards to home plumbing systems. Because of this it is more common for people to try fixing the problem toilets themselves. This can work out great and save you a nice chunk of money, or it can work out terribly and end in major water damage as well as an insurance claim. And of course, it can also end anywhere in between those two places.

As a plumber I often get asked if I think fixing their toilet is something they can tackle on their own. I always answer as honestly as I can.

I don’t know!

It depends on how well you understand what is going wrong with the toilet, how well you understand the repair needed to fix the toilet, how good you are at actually removing the old parts and installing new ones, and then finally how good you are at troubleshooting if it doesn’t work as planned. And I don’t know most of my customers well enough to know the answer to that.

Fixing your own toilet is not usually too hard, but they can be finicky.

One brand/style of part might not work well with another, or an adjustment might need to be made to one part when installing another part. And even when it all goes together, something else can go wrong.

The real question you should ask yourself if you want to tackle fixing your own toilet is this. Am I willing to make as many trips to Home Depot, and put as many hours into this as it might require?

If you aren’t willing to take at least two trips to the store and at least 3 hours of your time, then I recommend not even trying. Sometimes the job goes better, but a lot of times for people who have never fixed their own toilet before it can take a lot of time and patience.

The last thing is to know when to quit.

As a plumber I have come into the house and fixed the problem in minutes that the customer had spent half their Saturday trying in vain to fix. After they finally got to the end of their rope they called me.

If the job isn’t going well, or the first try didn’t work like the YouTube video said it would, ask yourself if maybe this is a good time to call the professional.

There is no shame in doing that.

I know plumbing because that’s what I do. But I call the professional in when there is something besides plumbing that I need done.

In short, if you want to try fixing your own toilet make a plan in advance. Figure how many trips or hours you want to spend on the project and call the plumber if the repair exceeds it. That or another simple method is to count the curse words.

When you reach your limit, whatever that is, call the plumber.

Concerned about your home and plumbing? Give us a call!

Did you enjoy today’s blog written by Next Level Plumbing’s owner and master plumber? If you did, go ahead and check out these other blogs written by Byron!

Hope you enjoy!

As always, if you are looking for a plumber to help you out with a maintenance call or plumbing emergency, feel free to give us a call or text at (941)504-3578, check out our website, or email us at nextlevelplumbingllc@gmail.com we’d be happy to schedule a free estimate for you and provide you with all the professional help you need!

 

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Summer Saves (Round 2)

Check Out This Useful Summer Save Courtesy of NLP’s Owner & Master Plumber, Byron!

Keep reading below to learn about an easy summer save you can do this week!

It is still summer, and here in Florida it feels like it will never end. But it will! One day cool weather will come in on a breeze and we will all be rejoicing! But until that time, we need to keep up on the things that are easier to do in the heat, like washing the car.

Washing the car is a joy for some, and a chore for others. Regardless of what it is for you, there is no need to go through any extra work when it comes to maintaining your vehicle’s exterior looks. One of the big things you can do (if your house is lacking it) is to put a hose bib near where you want to wash your car. Sounds like common sense right?

If the house you live in currently has a hose bib near the garage you may think this sounds absurd to even mention it. But for those of us, and yes I am one of them, who do not have a hose bib near the garage, we have to drag 100 feet of hose from wherever is closest and then start washing the car. Doesn’t sound like a lot, but it really is, especially on a hot day.

This is why it is on my to do list to install a hose bib near the garage to wash the car. There are several ways of getting a cold water spigot where you want to use it. It can be run underground, through an attic, out a side wall, or many other options depending on the layout of the house and garage.

For those of you who already have the ease of a spigot near your garage, enjoy it! For those that don’t, make it a summer project to get it completed so the car will be less work to wash, and be cleaned more often.

We hope you enjoyed this Summer Save Tip from Byron!

If you’re interested in checking out more summer/plumbing tips then check out a few of our Next Level blogs below!

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

If you have any other plumbing preparation questions don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

You can contact us by calling or texting our office at (941) 504-3578 or by emailing us at nextlevelplumbingllc@gmail.com

Enjoy this Florida summertime! Soon we’ll have about a week of slightly cooler weather (Fall for Florida) and we won’t want to go back to the regular scorching days! Whatever weather you prefer, enjoy it!

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PSA! It’s Hug Your Boss Day!

Important PSA!
Tomorrow is “Hug Your Boss Day!”

(September 19th Info Link!)

September 19th is a special day on my calendar, but it’s probably a day many others don’t know about or choose to celebrate.

Why?

Not everyone knows there’s a day out there just for celebrating your boss, if they do know, they might not WANT to celebrate their boss, or maybe they just aren’t on good enough terms to stroll over and give their boss a big ol’ hug. Whatever the situation its ok! Luckily for me, my boss is my husband!

I love being asked what my job is, because it allows me to explain that I’m employed by my handsome hard-working husband! Ironically, after I say I work for my husband, they ask what the business is, or what my husband does, to which I reply, “He owns Next Level Plumbing!” However, while most people acknowledge and even appreciate the hard work they do and money plumbers can make,  they don’t usually have the best immediate perception of plumbers as individuals.

Byron definitely doesn’t look like a plumber according to basically everyone (from friends to new customers) so when they meet him they’re usually taken aback by his neat, clean cut look and quiet, exceptionally polite and professional manners. This is one reason I’m always proud of my boss, because he exceeds expectations and always goes above and beyond in everything he does, not just in running his business!

There’s no doubt about it, Byron is exceptional at his job, which is why he started Next Level Plumbing! But I’m really not writing this blog to solely brag on Byron and the hard work he puts into making Next Level Plumbing so “next level”… I’m also writing this as a reminder to everyone out there to take the time to appreciate and be thankful for theirs bosses, or really, whoever is helping lead them in the business they’re in, or the job they do! If you’re your own boss, then give yourself a well-deserved hug!

So on that note, send your boss an air hug, a “thank you” call or text, grab them a cup of coffee, or let them know how much they’re appreciated for their hard work! You might be surprised how much they appreciate that an employee is going out of their way for them!

So don’t hesitate to hug, or send an air hug to your boss tomorrow! Let them know they’re appreciated!

Want to know more about Next Level Plumbing and my super awesome boss? Check out these blogs!

Byron Thomson: Who Is He?

Next Level FAQ’s

PSA: Hurricane Season is Here!

Having plumbing problems? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us here at Next Level Plumbing with your concerns, we’re more than happy to help in any way we can! You can contact us by email at nextlevelplumbinginc@gmail.com or by texting or calling us at (941)504-3578. We’ll reply back as quickly as possible and help solve the dilemma you’re facing!

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