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
Archive for the ‘Plumbing Tips’ Category
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
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
3 Things You Should Know About Your Septic System
Your septic system is one of the most important parts of your home. But you probably don’t think about it until a problem happens – mainly a backup that can leave your bathroom a flooded mess. Here is what you… Read More
4 Important Parts of Your Home’s Plumbing
Maintaining your plumbing is crucial. If you ever have any plumbing problems, it is helpful to have at least a working knowledge of what you’re looking at. Here are some vital parts of your home’s plumbing that you should know… Read More