What to Do If Your Water Turns Brown You may have had a nightmare about this before. As you turn on the faucet and cup your hands beneath it to wash your face in the morning, you are greeted by a steady flow of brown liquid bursting from the sink. As you reel in disgust… Continue reading What to Do If Your Water Turns Brown
Category: residential plumbing
Protect Your Property from Copper Theft
Protect Your Property from Copper Theft Some homeowners aren’t fully aware at just how desirable their pipes and plumbing fixtures can be to would-be thieves. Copper theft is a nationwide issue that can affect almost any homeowner. Copper is a desirable target because it is easy to resell, has a relatively high value for its… Continue reading Protect Your Property from Copper Theft
Tips for Hiring Outstanding Plumbers
Tips for Hiring Outstanding Plumbers When selecting a plumbing service to take care of repairs, maintenance or installation for your home, it pays to hire experienced professionals. While you can request estimates and get information from multiple plumbers, you will ultimately have to decide on a single service that you feel will best fulfill your… Continue reading Tips for Hiring Outstanding Plumbers
Lights, Camera, Action: Video Camera Drain Inspections Get 5-Stars
Lights, Camera, Action: Video Camera Drain Inspections Get 5-Stars If you are like many other homeowners, you probably don’t want to see what the interior of your plumbing system looks like. While the view may be akin to a horror movie, the ability to visually examine pipes, fixtures and sewer lines can be an invaluable… Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action: Video Camera Drain Inspections Get 5-Stars
The Benefits of Installing a Sump Pump
The Benefits of Installing a Sump Pump Sump pumps are a common inclusion in residential and commercial plumbing systems, although not every modern home is equipped with one. There are many reasons for homeowners to consider installing a pump if they don’t have on already or upgrade their unit to a stronger one that can… Continue reading The Benefits of Installing a Sump Pump
Protect Your Septic System: Flushables that Shouldn’t Be Flushed
Protect Your Septic System: Flushables that Shouldn't Be Flushed The toilet may be a convenient way to get rid of smelly waste material, but treating it like a garbage receptacle can cause serious problems in the fixture, pipes and septic system. In fact, even products that are marketed as “flushable” can have detrimental effects on… Continue reading Protect Your Septic System: Flushables that Shouldn’t Be Flushed
DIY Tips: How to Install a Kitchen Sink Faucet
DIY Tips: How to Install a Kitchen Sink Faucet Whether you want to upgrade to a newer model with extra features or simply replace the existing fixture with the same type, kitchen sink faucet installation is a relatively easy process if you have the right information and tools. Be sure to read any product descriptions… Continue reading DIY Tips: How to Install a Kitchen Sink Faucet
DIY Tips: How to Tighten a Loose Toilet
DIY Tips: How to Tighten a Loose Toilet Sick of feeling like you might fall off the toilet every time you sit down? There are several connections between the toilet seat, the fixture itself and the floor that are likely to loosen over time, especially with frequent use. Once you identify the connection that needs… Continue reading DIY Tips: How to Tighten a Loose Toilet
How to Protect Your Family from Toxic Water
How to Protect Your Family from Toxic Water Before you fill up that tall glass with water from the tap make sure you know exactly what is in your water. Drinking tap water shouldn’t be dangerous, but sometimes it can be quite hazardous to your health if you have pipes in your home installed and… Continue reading How to Protect Your Family from Toxic Water
Rain Barrels Fight Drought and Save You Money
Rain Barrels Fight Drought and Save You Money In parts of the country like the West Coast where drought is a frequent visitor, rain barrels can be a great way to conserve water and save money on your water bill. But, they also have other benefits that you may not be aware of. Here are… Continue reading Rain Barrels Fight Drought and Save You Money