With our recent economic state there have been an alarming number of dogs that are abandoned on a daily basis because their former families could no longer afford to care for them. These dogs that were once family pets have either been turned into the local pounds or shelters or, in the worst case of desperation, just let loose to fend for themselves. Many of these dogs end up in pounds where they are given a certain number of days to be adopted or they will be put to death....Read More
Bishop Plumbing has been offering quality plumbing service for over 90 years and as the company continues to bring top service to their clients, Bishop Plumbing has embarked on a new mission that has a strong place in the hearts and minds of the owner and employees at Bishop – to find safe and loving families for dogs in need of a home. ...Read More
Bishop Plumbing announced today that it has joined the National Warm Hands and Full Hearts Food Drive Challenge. Donate at least five (5) cans of food to Bishop Plumbing and you will receive $25.00 off your current service and a coupon for $25.00 off a future service. All items will be donated to local food shelters where they will be distributed to families in need....Read More
Don’t be caught in a bind this winter with frozen pipes. Instead, take prevention measures to keep your home safe this winter. Here are a few tips to winterize your home this fall......Read More
Bishop Plumbing is now installing ultra-flush toilets. What is the difference between an ultra-flush and a normal toilet? ...Read More
Today, Des Plaines boasts a population of near 60,000 people, has nationally recognized school systems, a multitude of thriving businesses, and an assortment of community facilities, organizations, and programs to support the growth and development of the village....Read More
With spring around the corner, you may already be planning what flowers to plant around the hawthorn tree in your front yard, or perhaps you’re planning to sod certain areas of your yard. Whatever your lawn looks like, we all know that extensive heat during a Chicago summer can be very damaging to our green lawns and it becomes a chore to make sure every inch is watered with the proper amount....Read More
In today’s world, we take advantage of the world’s resources at accelerating amounts. Unfortunately, though, our world is finite and we do not have an endless supply of resources. Therefore, we must be good stewards of our earth and do our best to take care of our environment. Amsterdam is trying to do just that - achieving significant results while using less energy to help sustain our earth. Let’s be inspired by the work being done in Amsterdam and strive to find other solutions to save energy....Read More
One day its forty degrees and overcast, the next its twenty degrees and the snow accumulates to over a foot, and the third consecutive day its fifty degrees and sunny. With the weather patterns of Chicago - or lack there of - our homes are susceptible to damaging redicaments, such as flooding and power outages. Although we can’t necessarily control the weather day by day - yet China claims it can stop rain for this summer’s Olympics - we are capable of taking significant preventative measures....Read More