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Feb 03, 2016

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 […]

Jan 22, 2016

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.

Jan 06, 2016

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. […]

Dec 21, 2015

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 […]

Dec 06, 2015

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 […]

Nov 17, 2015

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 […]

Nov 10, 2015

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 […]

Nov 02, 2015

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 […]

Oct 26, 2015

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 […]

Oct 18, 2015

Flooding Rain or Plumbing Problem?

Rain can be a great thing when it comes to replenishing our water sources and caring for our lawn and garden, but if you have water coming into your home every time it rains you could have a problem with your plumbing. Now that the fall season has arrived, we have already seen a lot […]

Oct 04, 2015

6 Tips for Choosing the Right Plumber

When you need a plumber, what do you do? Do you pull out your mobile device and search on Yelp? Do you call your neighbor to ask the name of the company that came to fix their leak? These are good ways to find plumbing companies in your area. But there is an abundance of […]

Sep 28, 2015

4 Tips to Prepare Your Plumbing This Fall

Are you ready for the cooler weather? As the summer weather flees, you can expect a couple of mornings in October in the metro Atlanta area where the temperature dips below freezing. Seasonal changes can affect your plumbing. And that means there is some work to do around the house and yard to winterize your […]