Slow-Moving Drains Are The Result Of Black Slim The first advantage of cleaning your drains is that water moves much faster down the drain without ever having a problem. Nothing is worse than free-standing water sitting in your sink only to have the water move ever so slowly down the drain. The slow-moving drains are …
How did mold get into my home? We’ve all experienced mold in our house at some point, whether under a sink or on a wall. The big question is, how did it get there? The fact is, spores are everywhere indoors and outdoors. Their way of passage is through doorways, windows, vents, even our heating, …
I think most would agree that technology is hard to keep up with, especially when you’re talking about plumbing. We all know the latest smartphone and its capabilities, but what about the newest showerhead, water heater, garbage disposal, or dishwasher? A water heater can sit tucked away in the garage for 10 to 15 years …
What should I do if my plumbing repair didn’t go as planned? Should I give my plumber a bad review? Unfortunately, we live in a culture that wants to pull the trigger on a bad review the minute something goes wrong. Reviews can be a powerful thing and can make or break a business. I’m …
For most homeowners, we don’t have a reputable plumber in our back pockets. When something goes down, we start to scramble. Some of us call friends or family, while others jump online to research. Nowadays, reviews play a big role in finding the right plumber. But even reviews can be fake unless a company has …
If you’re a homeowner, you’ve probably experienced plumbing problems in the past. Some could be as small as a clogged toilet, while others like a pipe leak can cause serious concern. So the real question is, what can I do myself, and when do I call a plumber? Those are questions only you can answer. …
Nothing is more irritating than a drain that continues to back up. The plumber comes out to clear the drain only to have the same problem a couple of months later. When tree roots invade your drain, they will continue to return until the source of the issue gets resolved. Some products on the market …
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You wouldn’t buy a used car without opening the hood. In most cases, you would take it to your mechanic for inspection. Similarly, when buying an old home, you would dot your i’s and cross your t’s. Have you ever heard of someone who got rid of their car because it was starting to cause …
Peace at any price always leads to misery. For so many of us homeowners, we get home from work, and the last thing we want to deal with is a plumbing issue. Sometimes we’ll listen to a toilet leak for weeks before we get around to doing anything. The problem is they seem so harmless, …
Problems With Leaky Pipes The next time you are looking for something under your bathroom or kitchen sinks, start poking around under them. You’ll want to check for discoloration on the the pipes, especially where the pipes are connected. You may even notice moisture or even signs of mold. Check for signs of rust or …
Benjamin Franklin was right when he said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” I think that holds true to just about anything. Keep your car well oiled and give it regular tune-ups, then it will last longer. The same is right for plumbing. Take the necessary steps to maintain your plumbing …
For those of us that may have a little extra time on our hands during the Covid-19 virus, it may be a good time to rethink some of our plumbing in our home—for example, faucets, showerheads, toilets, as well as some of the new plumbing technologies. We see the latest smartphones and automobiles flash before …
