For all the pipes in your plumbing system, there are water shutoff valves controlling the flow of water. These valves will generally be closed off when repairs need to be made to your plumbing, in case of emergency, or when… Read More
Archive for September, 2018
Three Reasons to Install a Sump Pump
When was the last time you thought about your home flooding? In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, it’s likely you’ve considered how much damage a single storm can make. While we can’t control the paths of hurricanes, we might be… Read More
Keeping Your Plumbing System Safe from Flooding
Even if you don’t live in an area with a lot of hurricanes, knowing how to keep your plumbing system and home safe from storm flooding is useful. With weather patterns becoming less predictable and yearly rain increasing, knowing what… Read More
Replacing Dangerous Polybutylene Pipes
Polybutylene pipes were an inexpensive option that was easy to install. Throughout the 1970s and on through the late 90s, many home builders used this material. Estimates project that polybutylene pipes were installed in up to 10 million homes in… Read More