Every household owns a plunger, and for most, they own more than one. Usually, we hide plungers under a sink. For others, they sit right next to the toilet. I remember my dad would cut the side of a plastic bottle out, and the plunger would sit in it next to the toilet, in that …
For the average do-it-yourselfer, they can easily handle some plumbing problems; while for others, it’s best to leave it to your top-notch plumber. Most homeowners don’t have a relationship already established with a plumbing company. If something goes wrong with their plumbing, they start to scramble. We usually jump online, check Google My Business or …
I think we would all agree that good water pressure is all part of our quality of life. No one likes to take a shower, wash the dishes, or wash their car when our water pressure is low. Whether you’re a homeowner, business owner, or renter, finding the culprit for slow water pressure can be …
View Post Summer is in full swing, and most of us can’t wait to light up the barbeque. For many of us, we’re tired of lugging around those propane tanks. Maybe you’ve decided to do that backyard makeover which includes a fire pit and barbeque. Like everyone, we all want to save a few bucks …
Do we really know what’s in our water? After reading an article about how bacteria can multiply in our plumbing system, I thought, “What next?” The study was on indoor tap water sitting in our plumbing system for days or even weeks. Professor Wen-Tso Liu from the University of Illinois leads the team of researchers. They discovered …
Every household will experience a water leak of some kind, especially if you live in an older home. You may have something as small as a faucet or toilet leak, but others may be as substantial as a slab leak. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 10% of homes in the US have water leaks …
Saving water isn’t just for our current generation but generations to come. Make a point of buying products with the WaterSense label to save you water and money. Created in 2006, WaterSense is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-sponsored program. The primary purpose is to protect the water supply in the US. They do that by …
Unlike a car, when something goes wrong with your plumbing system, the check engine light won’t go on. The fact of the matter is that properly installed sewer lines and copper pipes in our home plumbing system will last for years. Proper maintenance is as much about what not to do to your plumbing system as …
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Don’t Think It Won’t Happen To You Do you know if your plumbing system is ready in case of a natural disaster? Every homeowner, business, and renter should have a plan in place to take the necessary steps to protect yourself, your family, and those around you in the case of a natural disaster. Don’t …
