3 Ways Water Conservation Mandates will Change Californians Outlook on Water Usage For the first time in history, California is making water conservation mandatory for its residents. When Governor Jerry Brown signed the Executive Order requiring a 25% reduction in urban water usage, he made Californians think twice about how they use water in their… Continue reading 3 Ways Water Conservation Mandates will Change Californians Outlook on Water Usage
Category: residential plumbing
What You Need to Know before You Purchase a Home with a Septic Tank
What You Need to Know before You Purchase a Home with a Septic Tank Are you considering purchasing a home that has a septic system? Before you close the deal, it’s important that you understand the maintenance involved with private septic system and the costs involved for repairs. What Is a Septic System? A septic… Continue reading What You Need to Know before You Purchase a Home with a Septic Tank
Test Your Water Sense
Test Your Water Sense Did you know that, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, United States households waste over 1 trillion gallons of water annually? With drought conditions and water mandates in place in various regions throughout the country, it’s important that everyone do their share to reduce water consumption. Take this quick quiz to… Continue reading Test Your Water Sense
Save $$$ with Yearly Maintenance Programs
Save $$$ with Yearly Maintenance Programs Yearly maintenance can save your home’s plumbing system from experiencing catastrophic problems such as busted pipes and sewage backup. Unfortunately, many homeowners fail to give their system the attention it deserves. This oversight isn’t usually intentional. It’s just that people are busy, and they expect their drains, water pipes,… Continue reading Save $$$ with Yearly Maintenance Programs
Household Water Conservation Tips
Household Water Conservation Tips Are you looking for ways to conserve water? Residents can save money on their water bills by making small adjustments to their daily habits. Let’s take a moment to explore a few household water conservation ideas to begin making a difference today. Kitchen The kitchen is the hub of activity and also a major source… Continue reading Household Water Conservation Tips
4 Tips for Keeping Appliances Leak-free
4 Tips for Keeping Appliances Leak-free Dishwashers, water heaters, and laundry machines are just a few examples of the many types of appliances found in the modern home. While these devices save us a lot of time and effort on mundane tasks, they are also a source of frustration and expense when they aren’t maintained… Continue reading 4 Tips for Keeping Appliances Leak-free
Prepare Your Home’s Plumbing System for the Holiday Travel Season
Prepare Your Home’s Plumbing System for the Holiday Travel Season The upcoming holiday season means traveling for many families visiting relatives for an extended period or taking advantage of off-season travel deals. Whatever your reasoning for traveling may be, it’s important that you prepare your home’s plumbing system for your absence. Before you head out… Continue reading Prepare Your Home’s Plumbing System for the Holiday Travel Season
How to Prevent Extensive Water Damage while Waiting for a Plumber to Arrive
How to Prevent Extensive Water Damage while Waiting for a Plumber to Arrive It’s hard to stay calm as you watch water pouring into your house from a broken water line, but you must act quickly to minimize the damage. There are several things you can do to reduce the impact of water damage to… Continue reading How to Prevent Extensive Water Damage while Waiting for a Plumber to Arrive
Is Your Home’s Landscaping Ruining Your Plumbing?
Is Your Home's Landscaping Ruining Your Plumbing? A beautifully landscaped home with well-placed greenery and tall, majestic trees is a dream come true for many homeowners. Unfortunately, many times plumbing problems and landscaping design flaws can cause major issues with a home’s plumbing system. Tree roots and irrigation systems can damage main sewer lines resulting… Continue reading Is Your Home’s Landscaping Ruining Your Plumbing?
What to Do After a Sewer Backup
What to Do After a Sewer Backup If raw sewage flooded your bathrooms, basement, or any other part of your home, you’re going to have a mess to clean up. It’s an unfortunate situation, but after the repairs are made the homeowner is usually left to deal with the aftermath. When faced with circumstances like… Continue reading What to Do After a Sewer Backup