As a homeowner there are many sources of fear; what if there’s a fire, or a break in, or your pipes burst? While many of the risks within a home are purely down to luck (or lack of it), plumbing… Read More
Archive for the ‘Plumbing Tips’ Category
How to Increase the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Your Dishwasher
The dishwasher is one of those appliances that makes our lives run that much smoother. However, it’s also one that many of us take for granted and we expect it to always work in the way we need it to…. Read More
How to Make Your Plumbing Last Longer
Your home’s plumbing system is one of its most important parts. When your plumbing doesn’t work as you expect, then you’ll be unhappy. Luckily, we have some tips for how to make your plumbing fixtures last longer than they might… Read More
Benefits of Hiring a Professional Plumber
For some reason, when it comes to plumbing issues, everybody’s first instinct is to DIY it, unless there’s actively water spraying all over the floor. On the one hand, this makes sense. No one wants to pay a professional plumber… Read More
Red Flags to Look Out for in Your Tap Water
In general, municipalities take careful measures to ensure that the tap water is safe for drinking, cooking, and bathing. Although some people choose to use their filtration systems at home, others depend on the tap water to be clean enough… Read More
4 Things Every New Homeowner Should Know About Their Plumbing
Are you moving into a new home? Great! Follow these tips!
Are Your Outdoor Faucets Ready for Winter?
During the winter, harsh weather and freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on your plumbing and hoses. To avoid burst pipes, structural damage, and even winter flooding in your home, you know to prepare your indoor plumbing system for the winter…. Read More
How Does Hard Water Affect You?
Hard water is water that has a high mineral content. When water gradually filters through limestone and chalk, it takes on this higher mineral content. Most homeowners don’t typically think about the water that they use is hard or soft… Read More
3 Reasons You Should Add a Garbage Disposal to Your Kitchen Sink
The kitchen is called the heart of the home since it is where many families congregate each day to share meals. With the amount of cooking and food preparation occurring in the average kitchen, food scraps are bound to pile… Read More
Locating the Water Shutoff Valves in Your Home
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