4 Creative PVC Pipe Projects PVC piping material isn’t just for bathroom, kitchen, and other residential plumbing. This common, inexpensive construction material is available at any local home improvement store and is used for many home and garden DIY projects. Here are a few PVC pipe projects you may want to check out. Hair Dryer… Continue reading 4 Creative PVC Pipe Projects
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Simple and Effective Winter Plumbing Tips
Simple and Effective Winter Plumbing Tips The onset of winter may send a shiver down your spine, but did you know that freezing temperatures are also a serious threat to your plumbing system? For businesses and homes throughout most of the United States, winterizing pipes and other plumbing components is essential for maintaining the safety… Continue reading Simple and Effective Winter Plumbing Tips
Your Exclusive Indoor and Outdoor Checklist for Routine Plumbing Maintenance
Your Exclusive Indoor and Outdoor Checklist for Routine Plumbing Maintenance In many modern homes, the plumbing system accounts for over 10% of the value of the entire house. While it’s easy to forget about all the different pipes, fixtures, and appliances that you rely on every single day on, neglecting them for too long can… Continue reading Your Exclusive Indoor and Outdoor Checklist for Routine Plumbing Maintenance
Is Your Home Ready for the Holidays? 5 Ways to Prepare Your Home’s Plumbing for Guests
Is Your Home Ready for the Holidays? 5 Ways to Prepare Your Home's Plumbing for Guests The arrival of house guests isn’t just a threat to your refrigerator and pantry; it can also put a lot of pressure on your plumbing system. You may already have a lot on your plate between cleaning and stocking… Continue reading Is Your Home Ready for the Holidays? 5 Ways to Prepare Your Home’s Plumbing for Guests
Are Low-flow Showerheads Really the Better Deal?
Are Low-flow Showerheads Really the Better Deal? Let’s get real for a moment. When you think of the typical, 1990’s low-flow showerhead, what is the first thought that pops into your head? For most people, they imagine a shortened showering experience with lukewarm water that comes to a slow, icy-cold halt when the water emerges… Continue reading Are Low-flow Showerheads Really the Better Deal?
Is Your Homes’ Water Damaging Your Plumbing System? The Hidden Effects of Hard Water
Is Your Homes' Water Damaging Your Plumbing System? The Hidden Effects of Hard Water Sometimes the biggest threat to your plumbing system is the water that it’s designed to transport. Much of the fresh water in the United States contains trace amounts of various minerals, like calcium and iron. So-called hard water poses no threat… Continue reading Is Your Homes’ Water Damaging Your Plumbing System? The Hidden Effects of Hard Water
How to Turn Water Off in a Plumbing Emergency
How to Turn Water Off in a Plumbing Emergency When a pipe bursts, your first instinct is most likely to pick up the phone and call an emergency plumber. Before you do that you need to turn the water off to minimize the damage to your home. Not surprisingly, many homeowners do not know how… Continue reading How to Turn Water Off in a Plumbing Emergency
High-efficiency Toilet Replacement May Qualify You for California’s Rebate Program
High-efficiency Toilet Replacement May Qualify You for California’s Rebate Program We know our customers are looking for two things: great appliances that use less energy and ways to save money when upgrading to high-efficiency plumbing components and appliances. Thanks to a rebate program offered by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) achieving these two goals… Continue reading High-efficiency Toilet Replacement May Qualify You for California’s Rebate Program
5 Plumbing Technology Trends worth Giving a Second Look
5 Plumbing Technology Trends worth Giving a Second Look Some trends like wearing socks with flip flops, parachute pants, Swatch watches, and grunge flannel were not meant to stand the test of time. While fashion trends may come and go and make you want to burn every picture you’re in from the 80s and 90s,… Continue reading 5 Plumbing Technology Trends worth Giving a Second Look
5 Ways Californians Can Save Water to Beat the Drought
5 Ways Californians Can Save Water to Beat the Drought California always needs more water. While the state is known for its prosperous soil and large agricultural industry, it is also prone to periods of severe drought as well as widespread fires that must be kept in check. It may be impossible for us to… Continue reading 5 Ways Californians Can Save Water to Beat the Drought