This year we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Marvin Maeser becoming a plumber. To celebrate, we enjoyed a potluck luncheon with him at the office. Marvin Maeser Plumbing was founded in 1975 by Marvin and Mildred Maeser as a new construction plumbing company. It was several years later that Maeser Master Services was added, in order to provide heating and … Read More
As the temperature dips down into the 30s at night, we homeowners give a collective moan knowing our gas and electric bill are going to increase. The winter season brings the inevitable chill to the air, but if we plan ahead and make simple changes, the chill won’t leave us shivering over an empty wallet. Maeser has some helpful tips … Read More
The ebb and flow of our economy can keep us on financial edge. We know an occasional downturn will occur, it is just a matter of time. Of course, this is what happened in 2008, which they are calling the worst depression since the Great Depression of the 1920s. Real estate seemed to be hit harder than other industries and for … Read More
We all have a tendency to take for granted the simple process of flipping on a light from a light switch or using the ice maker to cool our favorite beverage. We prepare dinner with an easy turn of the dial on the oven or slip our food in the microwave to heat it up. Most of us live in … Read More
As commercial bathroom remodelers, Maeser knows how important it is to make a bathroom convenient, accessible, comfortable and durable. We make sure the bathroom has a viable flow pattern so people can move easily around the room without bumping into other people or stall doors. We also make sure all ADA guidelines are met for handicap accessibility, including properly installed … Read More
It is a rapidly changing world with inventions and innovations that have inspired people to create bigger, better or faster inventions and innovations. Technology is the first thought that may come to your mind, however plumbing has an impressive innovation timeline. Mankind has come a long way from the stone toilets in Egypt in 2100 B.C. and the lead bathtubs … Read More
With the beauty of Spring comes the beginning of the “hay fever” season. According to MedicineNet.com, hay fever affects 30% of Americans and over $1 billion is spent to treat the symptoms. Millions of work and school days are lost because of the discomfort of this disorder. In 2011, AAFA listed Louisville as the second city in their Spring Allergy … Read More
Springtime is a beautiful time of year with flowers popping their heads up above ground and longer daylight to do more things outside. But with spring comes the anticipated spring showers, which can be good and it can be bad. Regardless, it is a good idea to plan for the upcoming deluge of precipitation. Whether the main concern is a … Read More
Remodeling your bathroom for convenience, comfort, to update old plumbing, to enlarge for a growing family or to create a bathroom from a hall closet are great ideas. Plus, modernizing your bathroom could potentially increase its resale value. However, one home improvement that many home owners don’t think about is making the bathroom accessible for age-related physical challenges. Some of … Read More
Take a clean break from indoor air pollution. The good news is, a winterized home is sealing out the wind and cold; the bad news is, it may be sealing in common pollutants. In fact, research indicates that interior air may be more polluted than outdoor air even in major cities. This issue is easy to resolve with regular maintenance … Read More
