Many of us no doubt take our hot water for granted but did you know that water heaters account for up to 20% of a household’s annual energy expenditure? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, this is the second largest utility expense in the home, with an average cost of $400 to $600 per […]
The Plumber's Wife
Do you Want to Build a Snowman?
One of the hardest parts of being a small business owner is that people need you around the clock. Last February, when the temperatures in North Texas were as low as 4 degrees and the power in many places was struggling to stay on, we were answering calls around the clock. Texas rarely experiences cold […]
What’s in a name? Why we named our company Still Waters
When Daniel and I were launching the plumbing company things were chaotic in our life. We were starting a new business, deciding where we wanted to live and start our company, and we were pregnant. It was a crazy time, and what we wanted to build with our new business was stability for our family. […]
Still Waters Plumbing Origin Story
The Plumbers Wife If you are wondering who is The Plumbers Wife, it’s me. My name is Darcy DeBord, I am the co-owner of Still Waters Plumbing serving North Texas. I am married to Daniel, a Master Plumber, and we have a daughter together. I wanted to start a blog called The Plumbers Wife because […]