When Repiping Your Home Is the Best Option
Repiping your home is a large undertaking, so it’s important to know when it’s warranted or when a smaller repair may be more appropriate. Here’s a quick overview of the process and what signs may indicate a full repiping project is needed. What Is Repiping? Repiping is the replacement of either a single pipe or a […]
How These 8 Common Household Items Can Harm Your Kitchen Sink
If you find your kitchen sink requires frequent drain cleaning, consider the things you put into it. Many people assume garbage disposals can take care of everything they throw at them, but unfortunately, that’s not the case. There’s an extensive list of things that can seriously harm your disposal system and should never find their way into your […]
Why is the Water in My Toilet Orange & Brown?
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Watering Your Lawn With Soft Water
During the spring and summer, Americans spend much of their free time outside in the sunshine enjoying the warm weather. As a homeowner, this probably means you’re preparing your lawn for sports, gardening, barbecues and other outdoor fun. One of the most basic needs of a healthy lawn is plenty of water. While you may […]
Maintenance Tips for Your Water Heater
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Dead-of-Winter Plumbing Woes
It feels like technology seems to fail us when we need it most – in the case of cold winters, heating and plumbing systems tend to bite the dust just when the weather is at its most frigid. Many of these issues can be attributed to the additional stress that the cold weather puts on […]
Sewer Sorrows: Has a Sewer Pipe Burst In My Yard?
We rely on our water pipes and sewer lines to shuttle clean water into our homes and dirty water out. With so much waste water from our toilets, showers and sinks, it’s no wonder sewer pipes wear out and burst every now and then. When a pipe bursts on your property, though, the signs may […]
Why is My Bathroom Grout Cracking?
Tile is one of the most timeless and popular home finishing materials. From contemporary subway tiles to elegant marble tile, this flooring or wall material is ideal for use in spaces that are exposed to significant moisture, particularly the kitchen and bathroom. Although tile is slightly more high maintenance than other materials, the luxurious appearance […]
How to Tell If Your Plumbing is Up To Code
Building codes can vary from city to city, but all serve the same purpose. The extensive list of rules and provisions list the minimum requirements for the design and construction of a residential building. Buildings that don’t adhere to local code are considered unsafe and are in need of an update. In severe cases, it’s […]
Benefits of a Tankless Water Heater
All heating systems work by heating water that passes through a tank or coil system. In a traditional heater system there’s a large tank that both holds and heats water, keeping it at a constant temperature for use when you need it. However, energy is wasted keeping the water hot even when it’s not being […]