Inspire Web Designs has taken over all of the website design and maintenance for the KCHC network of websites. While it will be a slow process to redesign all of our sites, look for them to improve one by one. Inspire Web Designs offers full website design in Kansas City. 

Water Heater have definitely improved on both performance and quality over past years. One thing that might surprise you is that a typical water heater does not last as long as it used to. We change out water heaters on a regular basis and we have noticed that most water heaters will have a lifespan on 10-12 years.

One of the reasons that water heaters don't last as long as they used to is because today's water heaters are under more pressure than water heaters of the past. A growing infrastructure can cause increased stress on a water heater.

One of the best ways to deal with increased amounts of water pressure is with the installation of a thermal expansion tank. An expansion tank is required in most parts of Kansas City including Overland Park, Olathe, Prairie Village, and Kansas City Missouri.

If you need a water heater installed contact KC Plumber Pro, they are a water heater specialist in Kansas City. Ask about our Bradford White 10 year guarantee on a 50 Gallon gas water heater.

It is important for any remodeling contractor to have a close relationship with trusted subcontractors for the various trades that go into most remodeling projects. One subcontractor that any remodeling company is sure to need is an experienced electrician or electrical contractor. 

KC Plumber Pro is one of the first plumbers in the Kansas City area to offer free quotes online for the replacement of a water heater. The installation is completed by a licensed and insured plumbing contractor. 

If you are looking to beautify your home or business consider hiring one of Kansas City's leading plant care providers. Plant Lady has been in business for nearly 20 years focusing on interior plant care and maintenance in commercial office buildings. Adding plants to an office building not only improve the aesthetics but they will also improve the air quality of a building. If you are looking for quality plant care in Kansas City, we recommend Plant Lady.

Typically, when providing plant care in Kansas City, the Plant Lady will provide each individual office with a unique tropical plant. Jimi Thompson, who is the owner of Plant Lady will also select a container that is not only sized for the plant but one that's fits well in the office environment.

One of the biggest mistakes that large companies often make is to invest in the office plants but not in the maintenance. Professional plant maintenance is the best way to protect your investment. If you have not had experience dealing with large tropical plants it can be a daunting task. There is a lot more than just adding the right amount of water to a plant. You need to pair the right plant with the right office space. Different types of plants have specific lighting requirements. A plant may thrive in one office and experience distress in another.

Plant Lady provided complete plant care and the maintenance is completely provided by the actual business owner. If you are looking for quality plant care we recommend contacting them first.

Plant Lady (913) 219-3376
Plant Care Overland Park

If you are in need of a  Low Flow Urinal Installation and have a business near Overland Park or Kansas City, KC Plumber Pro can help. 

We are proud to introduce a deck builders forum that is designed to help professional contractors with issues that are commonly faced in the industry. The deckbuilderkc forum is intended to serve contractors who specialize in building decks, pergolas, and screened in porches. Creating a listing in our directory and participating in our forum is a great way to show your clients and search engines that you are serious about building decks.

One of the other features of our deck building forum is our "upcoming project" section. This enables individual homeowners to post their project requirements on the website. This will allow for deck builders to be paired up with homeowners who need projects completed. Specific details including what type of material you would like to use and the height of the deck to be built. Most cases will still require the deck contractor to come out to take their own measurements but you should be able to narrow down your selection fairly easily.

Future plans for the deck builder website include an extensive deck builders directory that will offer detailed company information including licensing, insurance, and examples of past projects. There will also be a review system for anybody that wants to leave feedback after a project has been completed. 

Investing in your backyard has become more and more popular over the last few years. An outdoor entertaining area is a great way to compliment your current home. Creating an outdoor kitchen is the ultimate for backyard get togethers. Most of the outdoor kitchens will include such features as a built in grill, natural gas hookups, additional seating, and an outdoor sink.

While each backyard is different, it is important to address the backyard as a whole. This includes the deck, patio and landscaping. This could also include an outdoor fireplace or bar. A poplar trend in sunny areas such as Kansas City has been to create shades areas by building a pergola or other outdoor structure.

After building decks in Johnson County for the last 5 seasons we have developed a system for exactly how we like to spec out our decks. The majority of the projects we take on our built from either composite or PVC decking. There are only two brands of composite decking that KC Deck and Patio will install.

The first and most common composite decking that we use is Evergrain decking. Evergrain is made by Tamco and is backed with a 25 year guarantee. It has a natural wood grain appearance and is available in multiple colors. Evergrain is a middle of the road decking choice. You can expect to pay more than with a cedar deck but far less than an AZEK or Timbertech deck.

Timbertech is one of our favorite products to work with, aesthetically it is one of the most pleasing products on the market. The Earthwoods collection is an encapsulated composite that is more resistant to scratching, checking, or fading than other types of composite. There are several upgrades available with this product such as a well designed hidden fastener system and one of the nicest handrails available.

KC Deck and Patio is an Overland Park Deck Builder that will offer free consultations and evaluations of your current deck.

If your water heater has failed there are a couple of things to consider before running out and installing a new tank. One of the most common reasons that a water heater needs to be replaced is due to water leaking out of the tank. There are several locations in which a tank can leak. If the water is leaking out of the valve located on the side or top of the unit, also know as the t&p valve, it is a good indicator that your water pressure is too high. For a growing city it is common for check valves to be added to handle the increased water supply. This frequently is the cause for a new water heater installation.

If an increased water supply is the cause of your water heater failure there are a couple of things you can do to combat this issue. The first and most important is a PRV or pressure reducing valve. This will protect your entire plumbing system from being damaged from high water pressure. The installation of a PRV does not mean you are going to have weak water pressure, it just drops it to safe levels. If your home has a PRV valve you are required by code to install a thermal expansion tank. This acts as a backup in case your PRV valve goes bad.

If you are unsure of your homes water pressure, have a licensed plumbing company come out to test your pressure.

KC Plumber is a licensed plumber in Overland Park, Ks.