Carla: Pastry Pigeon

My Experience on Water Heater Replacement in Miami

A lot of people assume that just because we live in Florida, we already have the nicest water temperature because of the warm weather. It is possible, of course. But we do still have water heaters at home. Having warm weather all over the state does not guarantee those who are living in it a water temperature well enough for using without the help of a water heater.

The water that comes out from the tap is still cold, and although there are other ways to heat water, we still prefer the convenience of a water heater. In our home, we have the conventional type. It has been in the family for years. Probably because I did not give much importance to its preventive maintenance, it broke down a few days ago. I did not know what to do since it was the first time I encountered such problem.

Okay. Today is definitely a terrible day. My chef friend’s kitchen just had a grease fire and it was devastating! The tragedy just made me realize that I could experience this kind of trouble anytime, too. My friend has always been the careful type. She never leaves the stove on. She makes sure that the oven is not powered on. She even makes sure that gas isn’t leaking anywhere by having her appliances checked regularly.

It was indeed unexpected. While she was frying something (I didn’t ask what), grease accidentally spilled over the side of the stove. It flowed right into the stove and well, resulted to a grease fire. Unfortunately, she couldn’t find the fire extinguisher because she was in shock. The firemen came immediately and the fire was put out. But even so, there were a lot of damages to her once, beautiful kitchen.

You know what we learned from this experience? We learned that every home, restaurant or office needs an efficient fire sprinkler system. We just can’t predict when we’ll get into a fire-related accident. She consulted the the most reliable plumbers in Raytown MO right away about fire sprinkler installation and she shared what she learned with me.

Apparently, fire sprinklers are advantageous in any kind of structure because:

1. They do not only protect properties but also people.

2. Surrounding areas are also protected from heat, fire and smoke damage.

3. Flames are prevented from growing or spreading.

4. Flashovers are prevented as well.

5. The fire is reduced fast.

6. Heat and toxic gases won’t spread from room to room.

Is it only me or is this picture totally mouth-watering? I haven’t eaten dinner yet so I almost ended up drooling in front of my laptop screen for a few minutes. LOL

I may be the best pastry chef in the neighborhood but I must admit that I’m no barbecue master. Though I can serve perfectly grilled treats, I cannot, on my own, create delectable recipes. For this very reason, I am now searching for easy barbecue recipes that I can do on weeknights. I would like to like come up with a dinner menu that’s delicious but can be prepared in an hour or two only. I’ve had enough of time-consuming roasts, pasta dishes or any of those complicated recipes cooked on special occasions. I am looking for hassle-free grilled recipes that won’t make me break a sweat. That’s it. So if you can suggest me anything like a simple backyard bbq menu, feel free to comment below or send me a message.

By the way, I recently bought a grill from the maker of the best cheap charcoal grills that I found online. The package arrived at my doorstep immediately and I got so excited just by opening it. Now it sits in my garage and just waiting to be taken outside to host the best barbecue party ever! I’ll be asking my parents to come over two weeks from now so I’ll let you know what will happen.

I rarely experience plumbing issues at home because I am an avid follower of DIY plumbing maintenance. I make sure that I take care of my faucets, shower, tubs, drains and toilets at home. I replace faucet washers when they’re worn out. I make sure that I clean my garbage disposal system before going to bed. I clean my toilet regularly and clear it of sediments or sticky waste substances weekly. I clean my kitchen drains, too. I flush my water heater tank every four months to ensure that it’s working efficiently.

These are things that I learned from my Dad. I saw how he took care of our home as I was growing up and I’ve also seen how much that love for the house meant to my mother. Such lovely days!

Anyway, I am sharing this profile I found on Pinterest because I believe that it’s a great source of plumbing information. The trustworthy plumbing company in Kansas City KS that owns the account posts a lot of DIY guides, plumbing tips and home improvement hacks that are really helpful for homeowners like me. I hope that you’ll love this resource, too! Let me know if you have any issues with the information being shared on that account. I want to know if I’m following wrong directions, too.

Thanks, everyone!

XO,