Do’s and Don’t’s of Garbage Disposals
Having a garbage disposal is a nice luxury in the kitchen that you might take for granted until it breaks. It’s there to help shred food into smaller particles that you can then dispose of by more easily moving it through the line. And although the disposal can last a long time, how long it […]
Why is My Water Pressure Low
Are you suffering from low water pressure? This could be a chronic problem. You head into the shower in the morning and feel the water pressure is not enough to help wake you up. Or you have to turn your faucet on full throttle to get enough water to decently wash your hands. Low water […]
Should You Go Tankless?
If you have owned your home for ten years or more, you might have already replaced your hot water heater. And if you haven’t, beware because your time is coming. Conventional systems like the bulky one that you probably have in your home only last 12 years at most. And unless you like having cold […]
Jetting to Fix a Stubborn Clog
What do you do when you have a stubborn clog? You know the one I mean, when you think you’ve tried everything. The plunger might have been the first step, and then when that didn’t work you added a drain cleaner. You might have tried several drain cleaners and now your worried if there is […]
Protect Your Pipes During a Freeze Warning
Frozen pipes are one of the most common problems with homeowners during the wintertime. You have heard the weather report and freeze warnings are coming. Don’t be caught off guard by the warning. Protect your pipes.
Don’t Forget the Plumbing
Happy New Year! The holidays are finally over and 2016 might be the year you will upgrade your kitchen or bathroom. You don’t want to forget about the plumbing until the last minute. If you are one of the millions thinking of a renovation, consider hiring a professional for at least some of the work. […]
Plumbing Emergencies Don’t Take a Holiday
When you have a plumbing emergency, you can’t wait until the morning or the end of the weekend to fix it. And a holiday is a no different matter. If you have guests coming for a holiday meal, your stress level may already be on overload. How are you going to get your place cleaned […]
Tis the Season for Troubled Toilets
When you have guests visiting and it is the holidays, the last thing you want is a troubled toilet. But how does it become so much trouble? We love the holiday season and there are many wonderful toys to get the kids. Yet beware of those small toys that kids love to flush. You may […]
Avoid a Line Leak this Holiday Season
A water line leak can be a huge mess and costly to repair. It can also be an embarrassment if it happens while you have guests visiting during the holidays. It’s not uncommon that lines leak at the worst times. Your lines experience heavier usage during the holidays. In addition, you can have potential pipe […]
Do I Need to Soften My Water?
Hard water can damage your plumbing system so a water softener is often added to avoid problems in areas that frequently have hard water issues. When water has high mineral content it is considered to be hard water. The minerals can clog your plumbing pipes and potentially cause more dangerous problems by leaching heavy metals […]
Choosing the Best Water Heater for Your Home
Do you love a nice, hot shower in the morning? It is a wonderful thing when your hot water heater works. And choosing a new one is probably the last thing on your mind. That is until it doesn’t work. Then you realize just how many appliances in your home use hot water – the […]
4 Problem Trees for Your Plumbing
Trees can be beautiful when the foliage changes with the fall season, but as they get older their roots can become a plumbing problem. As you rake leaves, take notice of where your water and sewer lines are in relation to root systems. If you plant bulbs nearby, verify the moisture of the soil is […]