http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest blog posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5Van Halen has been a staple of mine since childhood. After my parents came home from a VH concert, I listened to a couple of their tunes and it just stuck. My company, 5150 Plumbing, was named after the first Van Hagar Album. I don't need to rehash the long saga of VH because just about every...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Blogs/Archive/Music/Blog~323598.aspx6/18/2007 8:54:43 PMMicheal Gieger I often leave the beaten path of plumbing blogs to flex my literary muscle on other subjects. Metaphorically speaking, I'm the skinny guy on the beach who gets sand kicked in his face. My article, "Living in the red light district," was no exception. Three weeks after posting the blog on Y...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Blogs/Archive/Blog~160873.aspx12/14/2006 9:38:42 AMMicheal Gieger My wife just sent these to me and I had to share. The pics aren't holiday related but will make you smile nonetheless. This is some very clever photography with no reference as to who took each picture. Don't forget to left click the image to enlarge it. Later, Mike PS - Pic 8 justs kil...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Blogs/Archive/Photography/Blog~157870.aspx12/5/2006 8:42:19 PMMicheal Gieger I had to share these with my friends at YourHub.com (I know Bill Boucher will enjoy them, he's probably the guy that made them up). I usually get an e-mail from friends with funny illustrations about every other week. I occasionally hang on the sick side of humor. If you have any funn...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Blogs/Archive/Literature/Fiction/Blog~157473.aspx12/5/2006 6:30:33 AMMicheal Gieger My son and I usually have breakfast together like we did this morning. We read through the paper and discuss articles which have a direct impact on our household and community. Thursday mornings have become the highlight of the week because we look through the print edition of YourHub to see...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Blogs/Archive/Blog~155880.aspx11/30/2006 11:32:45 AMMicheal Gieger Ann of Littleton writes: So tell me if this is true: Our house was built in '74, and we have two mature trees in front. We were told that the system needs to be snaked annually (the main line out to the street) because the trees have grown roots through the main line and clog it up. ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Blog~147724.aspx11/7/2006 11:31:02 PMMicheal Gieger I have lived in Arvada for well over 10 years now and can't stand driving in my own neighborhood. It seems every light I come across blushes when I get near it. Wadsworth is the worst case I can think of. I know the train crossings cause back-ups but the lights in this town are terrible. I ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Blogs/Archive/Blog~154563.aspx11/27/2006 3:17:53 PMMicheal Gieger I'm going to have to break the doctor/patient confidentiality again to discuss a deep-rooted issue of Ken D. who lives in the Thornton area. Ken writes: What is the best treatment that I can use in my drains to prevent root growth? I had to repla...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Blogs/Archive/Middle-School/Blog~142047.aspx10/25/2006 12:23:13 PMMicheal Gieger I'm going to have to break the doctor/patient confidentiality again to discuss a deep-rooted issue of Ken D. who lives in the Thornton area. Ken writes: What is the best treatment that I can use in my drains to prevent root growth? I had to replace an underground pipe ear...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Blogs/Archive/Blog~151635.aspx11/16/2006 4:29:05 PMMicheal Gieger I have customers who put everything but the kitchen sink down the disposal. Some have never had problems but most people, you know who you are, wonder why their disposal just doesn't do what it's supposed to do. I had a lady who, after burning her spaghetti sauce, threw an entire pot of coo...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Blogs/Archive/Blog~147744.aspx11/8/2006 1:23:05 AMMicheal Gieger I hate to say it but plumbing has been in my blood since I was a small boy. I can't tell you how many times my dad woke me up early on a Saturday morning for the sole purpose of cheap labor. I hated it to no end. When you're a young man, you're supposed to go to bed when it's dark outside and...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Blogs/Archive/Blog~145699.aspx11/2/2006 5:53:47 PMMicheal Gieger During my most recent semester at Metro State, an extra-credit assignment was offered in my journalism class. My instructor asked that we write our own obituary with no limits as to the content (keeping it clean). You can't ask for better extra-credit than that my friend. Yes, the thought ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Blogs/Archive/Blog~147722.aspx11/7/2006 11:27:58 PMMicheal Gieger During my most recent semester at Metro State, an extra-credit assignment was offered in my journalism class. My instructor asked that we write our own obituary with no limits as to the content (keeping it clean). You can't ask for better extra-credit than that my friend. Yes, the thoug...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~147723.aspx11/7/2006 11:30:02 PMMicheal Gieger During my most recent semester at Metro State, an extra-credit assignment was offered in my journalism class. My instructor asked that we write our own obituary with no limits as to the content (keeping it clean). You can't ask for better extra-credit than that my friend. Yes, the though...http://denver.yourhub.com/Golden/Blogs/Archive/Blog~147725.aspx11/7/2006 11:32:11 PMMicheal Gieger During my most recent semester at Metro State, an extra-credit assignment was offered in my journalism class. My instructor asked that we write our own obituary with no limits as to the content (keeping it clean). You can't ask for better extra-credit than that my friend. Yes, the thoug...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Blog~147726.aspx11/7/2006 11:32:58 PMMicheal Gieger During my most recent semester at Metro State, an extra-credit assignment was offered in my journalism class. My instructor asked that we write our own obituary with no limits as to the content (keeping it clean). You can't ask for better extra-credit than that my friend. Yes, the thoug...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~147727.aspx11/7/2006 11:34:09 PMMicheal Gieger During my most recent semester at Metro State, an extra-credit assignment was offered in my journalism class. My instructor asked that we write our own obituary with no limits as to the content (keeping it clean). You can't ask for better extra-credit than that my friend. Yes, the thou...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~147728.aspx11/7/2006 11:35:03 PMMicheal Gieger During my most recent semester at Metro State, an extra-credit assignment was offered in my journalism class. My instructor asked that we write our own obituary with no limits as to the content (keeping it clean). You can't ask for better extra-credit than that my friend. Yes, the thoug...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~147729.aspx11/7/2006 11:36:06 PMMicheal Gieger During my most recent semester at Metro State, an extra-credit assignment was offered in my journalism class. My instructor asked that we write our own obituary with no limits as to the content (keeping it clean). You can't ask for better extra-credit than that my friend. Yes, the thought...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Blogs/Archive/Blog~147730.aspx11/7/2006 11:37:06 PMMicheal Gieger During my most recent semester at Metro State, an extra-credit assignment was offered in my journalism class. My instructor asked that we write our own obituary with no limits as to the content (keeping it clean). You can't ask for better extra-credit than that my friend. Yes, the thoug...http://denver.yourhub.com/DenverSouth/Blogs/Archive/Blog~147732.aspx11/7/2006 11:38:06 PMMicheal Gieger During my most recent semester at Metro State, an extra-credit assignment was offered in my journalism class. My instructor asked that we write our own obituary with no limits as to the content (keeping it clean). You can't ask for better extra-credit than that my friend. Yes, the thoug...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Blogs/Archive/Blog~147735.aspx11/7/2006 11:48:09 PMMicheal Gieger Now that I've got you here, let me take the opportunity to urge you to comment. My time on this site is totally FREE! Ask me what you will and I will respond to the best of my ability. I've blogged on the Arvada hub with a nice response but when it comes to Denver, I haven't received any comme...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Food-and-Drink/Blog~143464.aspx10/28/2006 9:30:37 AMMicheal Gieger We all have a water heater (wh) in our homes. Most homes have a 40 to 50-gallon wh, depending on needs. If you have a large family, let's say two adults and three children, who tend to shower around the same time, a 50-gallon wh will not cut it. Cold showers will be taken, tempers will flare,...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Blogs/Archive/Food-and-Drink/Blog~143095.aspx10/27/2006 11:31:05 AMMicheal Gieger During my most recent semester at Metro State, an extra-credit assignment was offered in my journalism class. My instructor asked that we write our own obituary with no limits as to the content (keeping it clean). You can't ask for better extra-credit than that my friend. Yes, the thought of...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~143585.aspx10/29/2006 9:33:12 AMMicheal Gieger I recently received a comment submitted by a fellow blogger, Russell, regarding my blog "Is your water heater a ticking time bomb?" Click the site below to view the blog: http://denver.yourhub.com/~ArvadaPlumbingClogBlog Russell's comment: "This was an interesting piece but completely...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Blogs/Archive/Blog~143094.aspx10/27/2006 11:30:51 AMMicheal Gieger I usually don't share the fragile components of my patient's problems but Brendan Leonard has some serious issues ... with his toilet intermittently running. I'm going to break the doctor/patient confidentiality this one time and share Brendan's private place predicament for the good of all. ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~143465.aspx10/28/2006 9:30:49 AMMicheal Gieger We all have bathrooms, water heaters and kitchens in our home. When a problem arises most people call a plumber and pull out thier checkbook. In almost every occasion you can diagnose and probably fix these problems on your own. I am a master plumber with over 25 years experience in the field....http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~143247.aspx10/27/2006 2:12:29 PMMicheal Gieger We all have bathrooms, water heaters and kitchens in our home. When a problem arises most people call a plumber and pull out thier checkbook. In almost every occasion you can diagnose and probably fix these problems on your own. I am a master plumber with over 25 years experience in the field....http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Blogs/Archive/Blog~143057.aspx10/27/2006 11:03:28 AMMicheal Gieger My obvious choice would be the former so let's talk a little about the swamp cooler. The swamp cooler is a common fixture used in homes found in dry climates like Colorado. The unit simply works by introducing humidity into the air. Check out the link below my sign-off for an excellent illustr...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Blogs/Archive/Blog~142015.aspx10/25/2006 11:38:49 AMMicheal Gieger The boy is 12 years old and a bully. He came home after I got a call from the principal, telling me the bad news. Suspension........, the second in two weeks involving a violent act. He pushed a kid off a chair and claimed it for himself. The boy he pushed picked himself up and smacked my s...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Blogs/Archive/Blog~140824.aspx10/22/2006 7:24:19 PMMicheal Gieger