With the heating season underway, your home could be at an increased risk of gas leaks if you have a gas-powered furnace. Keep in mind that you can have gas leaks from other sources in your home as well, such as a gas stove or water heater. If you have a gas leak, it’s crucial […]
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How Do I Know If I Have A Slab Leak?
When it comes to plumbing issues, likely the most costly and potentially hazardous one is none other than a slab leak. So just what is a slab leak? Slab leaks are when water lines running underneath a slab foundation become damaged and begin to cause water leaks. Because they’re located underneath the slab - and not within the […]
Tips for Enjoying Your Showers
Showers offer a quick and convenient way to stay clean as part of your daily routine. No matter how short your showers usually are, though, you don’t want to end up taking one in water that’s too hot or cold or with low water pressure. Keep these tips in mind, so you can count on […]
How to Fix a Leaky Faucet In 6 Easy Steps, And When to Call the Plumber
Among all the various plumbing problems a homeowner is likely to encounter, a leaky faucet is undoubtedly the most common, right up there with a backed up drain or a running toilet. Many people tend to just get used to a dripping faucet and learn to endure it, thinking they’ll get around to fixing it […]
Ever Wonder How a Toilet Works? Here’s The Straight Flush
Some people would rather know as little as possible about how their toilet functions to remove waste from the home, just so long as the bathroom fixtures are working reliably. However, curious individuals sometimes find themselves wondering how a toilet actually works. If you need toilets installed to replace older, inefficient models with a water-saving […]
Plumbing Jobs Where Even Professionals Need Experience
Plumbing issues are serious business, and you know that you want a genuine expert performing work on your home. Despite that obvious need, there are many services that fall under the umbrella of plumbing that most homeowners overlook. Even if you don’t need any of this work today, you want to be sure that you […]
9 Things You Didn’t Know Could Clog Your Pipes
Oh, the stories plumbers can tell. Odds are most of their tales of terrible things going in or coming out of pipes sound too crazy to be true. But what many plumbing professionals will happily tell you are some easy strategies to keep your toilets, sinks and water heaters flowing well. Watch What You Flush […]
How to Keep Your Garbage Disposal Happy
A garbage disposal is an excellent kitchen helper, but improper care can turn your disposal into a smelly and dangerous appliance. Learn how to carefully operate a garbage disposal and ways to improve its performance and lifespan. Do’s and Don’t’s of Garbage Disposals Protect your disposal and yourself by sticking to these do’s and don’ts […]
When to Call A Plumber, and When to Handle it Yourself
A professional plumber can be a tremendous help when dealing with a wide variety of difficult and complex plumbing repairs. But not every repair requires the intervention of your local plumber. If you’re an avid DIYer, then there are plenty of repairs you can easily tackle on your own, saving you plenty of time and […]
Water Heater How-To’s — and What NOT to Do!
A water heater may be an appliance we rarely think of but when things go wrong the whole house can suffer. Water heaters are one of largest sources of water in a home. When they leak, gallons of water can damage floors, seep into crawl spaces, and even cause mold and mildew if not cleaned […]