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
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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
Why Is My Water Bill So High?
Why Is My Water Bill So High? A higher than normal water bill could be a sign that you have a leak somewhere in your home. The problem could be something as simple as a leaky toilet that needs a flapper replaced or something more serious like a slab leak. Calling a plumber to inspect… Continue reading Why Is My Water Bill So High?
How to Protect Your Home’s Plumbing from Earthquake Damage
How to Protect Your Home's Plumbing from Earthquake Damage For West Coast residents, earthquake preparedness is a way of life. When an earthquake happens, any number of bad things can happen to your home. Being ready to address these issues can be the difference between inconvenience and disaster. One part of the home that many… Continue reading How to Protect Your Home’s Plumbing from Earthquake Damage
3 Ways to Save Water
3 Ways to Save Water The cost of homeownership is continuously rising. Beyond the typical mortgage and insurance costs, there are repair and utility costs. While you may not be able to reduce all the costs associated with homeownership without jumping through a lot of hoops, there are easy ways to, substantially, lower your utility… Continue reading 3 Ways to Save Water
Best Black Friday Appliance Deals
Best Black Friday Appliance Deals Plumbers have a love/hate relationship with Black Friday. Not only is it the busiest day for retailers, but it’s the busiest day for plumbers too. Sinks, drains, toilets, and dishwashers work overtime on Thanksgiving and when the work overload can cause these plumbing fixtures to break down from the increased… Continue reading Best Black Friday Appliance Deals
Are These Plumbing Monsters Keeping You Up at Night?
Are These Plumbing Monsters Keeping You Up at Night? Are you having trouble falling asleep at night because of frightening sounds coming from inside your home? Most of the times, these sounds are not ghostly hauntings but problems with your plumbing system. Loose pipes, running toilets, and leaky faucets may not be caused by a… Continue reading Are These Plumbing Monsters Keeping You Up at Night?
Why Kitec Plumbing Is Bad for Your Home
Why Kitec Plumbing Is Bad for Your Home For prospective and current homeowners, the word “Kitec” spells trouble. This brand of plumbing components, manufactured by Canadian company IPEX, was used in many residential construction projects starting in 1995. After roughly 12 years of widespread use, the manufacturer recalled and discontinued the product due to serious… Continue reading Why Kitec Plumbing Is Bad for Your Home
Living Off the Grid: Water and Waste Solutions
Living Off the Grid: Water and Waste Solutions Whether you want to get off the grid due to personal conviction or simple curiosity, you’ll find that it’s not as challenging as it seems with the proper planning and research. Establishing unconventional plumbing solutions is a daunting task, but it’s certainly not an impossible one. While… Continue reading Living Off the Grid: Water and Waste Solutions
How to Purchase a Tankless Water Heater
How to Purchase a Tankless Water Heater Selecting the best tankless water heater for your home requires thorough research and planning. It’s not a decision you should make hastily, even if you are in a rush to replace your current appliance. There are several factors to consider if you want to select a unit that… Continue reading How to Purchase a Tankless Water Heater