Leaks are pretty much never a desirable outcome within any water-related component in your home, and one of the top examples here is any leaking coming from your water heater. Luckily, this is an issue that has a few well-known causes, and it's simple enough to remedy in most cases without breaking the bank or […]
Ensuring plumbing drains in your home are clear at all times is very important, and there are times where clogs or buildups necessitate professional drain cleaning services to remove such issues quickly and effectively. If you're in this position and have scheduled such a cleaning, it's also important to prepare properly for this appointment, and […]
When it comes to the long-term viability of your plumbing system and its various components, few things are more important than preventive maintenance. Referring to various actions that are easy to perform in most cases, but stop potential issues from forming in specific parts of your plumbing system, preventive maintenance helps keep your costs down […]
There are a number of components in your plumbing system that play an important role in general and long-term operations, and one of the single most prominent here is your main sewer line. This line is connected to many of the specific drains and pipes within your home's system, serving as a conduit between your […]
Few things are more irritating from a plumbing standpoint than clogged or slow drains, but some people instantly jump to the wrong solution here: Harsh chemical drain liquids. And while these may do the job for a singular clog without much issue, they simply should not be used on a regular basis -- and we'll […]
There are a few things that are almost universally disliked, and a good example here is an unexpected cold shower. If this is happening to you and other people in your home, it's likely due to some kind of issue with your water heater or related components -- but how can you tell where the […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we looked at some of the most pervasive myths out there about the realm of plumbing -- and debunked them. Having the proper information about your plumbing system is very important, and because these kinds of misconceptions get in the way of that, we're regularly on the […]
The world of home plumbing is one where homeowners will need at least a little bit of proper knowledge, even if you work with a trusted plumber regularly. Simple day-to-day care of your plumbing system is important, and having the right information is part of this -- which is why it's so unfortunate that a […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we looked at a common misuse of various drains in the home: Pouring grease down them. Many homeowners think that pouring grease down a drain isn't a big deal, since this is just a liquid like most others -- this is false, and this kind of thing […]
There are a few common ways that some homeowners misuse the drains in their homes, and one of the most frequent is those who pour hot grease or oil down their drains regularly. While this may not seem like a problem, since grease and oil are liquid and won't create direct clogs by getting stuck […]
