Ways to Keep Your Water Pressure High
There are few things more frustrating than putting up with a snail-slow flow of water from the faucet or showerhead. When you discover you have low water pressure, even tasks like showering or washing dishes can take far longer than they should. While the location of your home in relation to the municipal water supply plays […]
Symptoms of a Hidden Water Leak
Washington residents know better than most how much damage water can cause if allowed to collect. Your home is one of your most vital assets, and, as the weather warms up for spring and summer, it may be in danger of springing a leak. With an influx of April showers and a lack of dry weather to […]
Why is My Faucet Leaking?
Faucets are an important fixture in any home, giving you access to clean water for drinking and cleaning. Keeping them in working condition is imperative for you and your household’s comfort and health. Leaky faucets can not only be frustrating, but add unneeded costs to your water bill. Before your dripping fixture becomes a bigger […]
6 Tips to Keep Your Drains Clear
Drains are responsible for filtering and flushing away water and debris, whether it’s food particles down the kitchen sink or shampoo down a shower drain. However, drains often clog themselves in the process of serving this purpose. Common culprits behind clogged drains include: Cooking grease Coffee grounds Hair Soap scum Here are some ways to keep your drains clear […]
Winterizing Your Plumbing
Freezing temperatures can destroy your plumbing system from the inside out. Extremely low temperatures can freeze sitting water in your pipes, causing the water to expand. If it expands just enough, your pipes will burst, causing extensive damage. Fortunately there are several different ways you can prepare for cold weather and winterize your pipes to […]
15 Items You Should Never Flush Down the Toilet
A clogged toilet is one of the worst plumbing problems you have to deal with. It’s gross, extremely inconvenient, and disruptive to have to bring in a plumber to figure out what’s wrong. It’s better to do everything you can to prevent toilet issues by not flushing certain items. While we all know things like […]
7 Easy Ways to Conserve Water
According to Washington State’s Department of Ecology, we have a better water supply in 2016 than we did in 2015. Even so, it’s important to pay attention to how much water we use. Along with helping the environment, conserving water can save you money on utility bills. Follow these tips and do your part to […]
Do You Need Professional Drain Cleaning? 6 Indicators
It’s easy to take your home’s plumbing system for granted. That is, until you notice issues with the way water enters or exits your home. Many common piping, faucet, and drain problems result from buildup within your pipes. Luckily, a professional drain cleaning can often resolve minor issues completely and prevent serious clogs, backflow issues, […]
5 Hacks to Prevent Shower Clogs
Every morning, you rush out the door to get to work on time. When you run late, you don’t even have time to shave or do your hair, so you certainly don’t have time to deal with a clogged shower drain. The best way to fix a clogged shower drain is to prevent it from […]