Archive for February, 2012

Home Plumbing Maintenance Tips

Monday, February 27th, 2012

The Plumbing Guys have had a few interesting plumbing stories over the years that are very common minor plumbing problems. We’d like to share some potential fixes with you that you can use to help solve a plumbing problem yourself. If you have one of these problems:

  • Clogged drains
  • Grill gas leaks (indoors or out)
  • Dropped item in your sink (rings, earring, etc.)
  • Leaky Faucets
  • How to determine a gas leak

You’ll find some plumbing problem solvers at http://www.xcelenergy.com/staticfiles/xe/Marketing/Files/MN-Res-WaterHeater-Rebate-Application.pdf

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Twin Cities Women’s Expo

Monday, February 20th, 2012

This is a show just for women featuring fun, food, fashion and shopping.

The two-day event runs on February 25th and 26th at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Talk radio 107.1 Shop Girls will be broadcasting live from the show with tips about shopping. Topics include where to find the best deals and what is hot and what is not in new products.

Some of the fun events include 360 communitites, food and wine vendors, local celebrities, local chefs, at home business’s and much more.

More info can be found on their official website.

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2012 Minnesota Golf Show

Monday, February 13th, 2012

If you are getting tired of all this cold weather it’s about time you started thinking Golf!

From February 17-19th, 2012 the Minneapolis Convention Center will be holding the 2012 Minnesota Golf Show. This year’s show will feature strategic clinics given by pros, demos of new equipment by the manufacturers, special bargains from area golf retailers and special offers from local golf courses.

If you miss playing golf this show will get you in tune for the upcoming season. There will be plenty of golf contests with prizes and free tee times and golf passes as well as up to 10 minutes of free instruction from Minnesota PGA teaching professionals.

For more info: www.minnesotagolfshow.com

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NEW 2012 Water Heater Rebate from Xcel Energy

Monday, February 6th, 2012

The 2nd largest consumer of energy in your home is your hot water heater. A new natural gas water heater can help save you money by reducing fuel costs and taking advantage of the new 2012 water heater rebates for Minnesota residences.

The rebates were designed to help offset the initial purchase cost of the new water heater. Purchasing a new efficient water heater will save you money by operating more efficiently and reducing your monthly energy bill. Natural gas standard tank water heater rebates are $40 to $200 and for a tankless water heater $400.

First you must use a registered contractor to take advantage of the rebate. The Plumbing Guys is on the list of Xcel Energy’s registered contractors. Next check with The Plumbing Guys that the unit we are installing qualifies for the rebate. The is no limit to the water heater rebates but each unit needs its own rebate form.

For questions about the residential water heater rebate program call The Plumbing Guys at:  612-746-5545

Download the rebate form: http://www.xcelenergy.com/staticfiles/xe/Marketing/Files/MN-Res-WaterHeater-Rebate-Application.pdf

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