What Causes Home Plumbing Leaks Some plumbing problems make themselves known immediately. If you’re dealing with a major clog or a collapsed sewer line, property owners are usually aware of the issue right away. However, one of the most destructive plumbing issues can go unnoticed for months or even years. A plumbing leak can occur… Continue reading What Causes Home Plumbing Leaks
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How to Protect Your Basement from Leaks
How to Protect Your Basement from Leaks You already know that damaged pipes and loose plumbing connections cause water leaks, but basements are susceptible to other types of leaks as well. With the basement at the lowest point of your home, it is also prone to leaks deriving from water in the soil surrounding the… Continue reading How to Protect Your Basement from Leaks
How to Check Your Outdoor Hose Bib for Leaks?
How to Check Your Outdoor Hose Bib for Leaks? With summer in full swing, you are probably going to need to use your outdoor faucet, or hose bib. Before you connect your hose and start watering the yard or washing your car, though, you will want to make sure the hose bib is in good… Continue reading How to Check Your Outdoor Hose Bib for Leaks?
Ways to Check for Hidden Plumbing Leaks
Ways to Check for Hidden Plumbing Leaks Ignoring plumbing leaks can lead to harsh consequences, including water damage, toxic mold growth and exposure to harmful bacteria. For this reason, it is important that property owners make plumbing maintenance a top priority. While most homeowners and businesses will call a plumber when obvious issues arise, hidden… Continue reading Ways to Check for Hidden Plumbing Leaks
Preventing Mold Growth In Your Bathroom
Preventing Mold Growth In Your Bathroom What do you get when you mix a warm, damp, porous area? The perfect breeding ground for mold. This makes your bathroom the ideal location for mold to grow and flourish. Mold is a common problem for many, and is often the byproduct of a plumbing leak. Mold can… Continue reading Preventing Mold Growth In Your Bathroom
Why You Shouldn’t Hold Off On Plumbing Repairs
Why You Shouldn't Hold Off On Plumbing Repairs Nobody likes to deal with plumbing repairs. They can be costly, messy, and time consuming, which is why some people choose to put them off as long as possible. However, this is one of the worst things you can do. Here is why you shouldn’t hold off… Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Hold Off On Plumbing Repairs
Hammer Time – What Is Water Hammer?
Hammer Time – What Is Water Hammer? Have you ever turned off your faucet, only to be met with a loud banging sound from your pipes? Don’t worry, there isn’t a banshee in your pipes, it's called water hammer. The sound of banging pipes can be quite alarming, you may chalk it up to a… Continue reading Hammer Time – What Is Water Hammer?
Identifying Garbage Disposal Leaks
Identifying Garbage Disposal Leaks When your garbage disposal leaks it can be a real nuisance. The garbage disposal is one of those things that often gets taken for granted, most people don’t realize the huge service their garbage disposal does for them, until there is a breakdown. In which case, a broken or leaking garbage… Continue reading Identifying Garbage Disposal Leaks
Waiting For A Plumber? What To Do With A Leaky Pipe While You Wait
Waiting For A Plumber? What To Do With A Leaky Pipe While You Wait A leaky pipe can be one of the most devastating plumbing problems if left undetected. The reason being is that water can do a lot of damage to the surrounding area and even make matters worse. Proactive leak detection is your… Continue reading Waiting For A Plumber? What To Do With A Leaky Pipe While You Wait
Easy Plumbing Tips Everyone Should Know
Easy Plumbing Tips Everyone Should Know Nobody wants to be caught off guard with a plumbing emergency. But unfortunately most people don’t give much thought to their homes plumbing until something goes wrong. Did you know that most plumbing problems can be avoided? Prevention is the best protection against plumbing problems, the next best thing… Continue reading Easy Plumbing Tips Everyone Should Know