Everyone has experienced a clogged bathroom sink. The fact is, every heavily used bathroom sink will back up, if not given occasional maintenance. Even when we create new habits to prevent our sinks from clogging, they still may back up. The most significant problems occur from our daily routine: brushing our teeth, combing our hair, shaving, …
Considering a bathtub installation or purchase? Perhaps you’re in the middle of a bathroom makeover or remodel or maybe considering one. Many of us prefer a shower over a bath because our busy lifestyles make showers a convenient choice. But for some people, a bath is just too hard to pass up when we have the time …
Most would agree that our water heater is one of the most important appliances in the home. We enjoy hot showers, shaves, wash our clothes, dishes, and much more. Our water heater is a big part of our good quality of life. There are two types of water heaters, storage tank heaters and tankless heaters, …
Sewer line problems are unpredictable. They can pop up when you least expect it. Some give fair warning by slow-moving drains, while other sewer line problems give no warning at all. Not long ago, I was clearing around a tree close to the street in my front yard, and my neighbor came out. He began …
Let’s face it, no one likes getting up in the morning to a cold shower. And rarely is anyone going to wake up one morning and say, “I think it’s time to get a new hot water heater.” We wait until it leaks or just stops working altogether before you fork out the money to …
Is it time to buy a new toilet? You’ll probably choose to upgrade to a new toilet before it wears out; even the wax ring could last 30 years without breaking the seal. Yes, you may need to replace the flush valve, flapper, float, or fill valve before you replace your toilet, but those are …
Has your sewer line failed? A trenchless sewer line is a perfect option. A trenchless sewer line is also commonly referred to as a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP). If you’re a homeowner, we all assume our pipes and sewer lines will last forever. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. How long our sewer main …
Like any other home appliance, water heaters don’t last forever. One day you might be shocked to step into a cold shower, signaling that your water heater has reached the end of its life. For many homeowners, they would rather wait until their heater dies before replacing it. Some prefer to see the early signs …
You turn on the sink tap, and you start to notice that your water has a reddish-brown look. In rare cases, you may turn on the tap to brush your teeth or wash dishes, and the water looks bad right from the start. It usually takes place over a period of time. Or maybe the …
What could be worse than expecting a long steamy shower that’s met with an unsatisfying trickle of water? Or perhaps you’re trying to wash dishes, and you can’t get enough water pressure to rinse them effectively. Low water pressure can creep up on you over many years, or it could happen overnight. Whatever the problem, …
