As Southern California residents, water-saving practices have become a part of our daily lives and routines. For example, many of us have now replaced grass lawns with landscaping rock or turf. We are also limiting how often we wash our cars, we’re taking quicker showers, and many of us have turned in our old water-guzzling …
Every homeowner will experience a clogged drain at some point. While most drains get cleared using a simple plunger, others need a professional drain cleaning service. Depending on the obstruction causing the drain to back up will determine the method used for clearing your drain. Most companies use an auger, commonly called a plumber’s snake. The plumber’s …
We never plan for the unexpected plumbing problem and certainly not a complete home repiping. Most homeowners would never have thought their pipes needed replacing. The fact is, we have hard water in California that can contribute to a failing plumbing system. Although hard water is not the sole reason, our pipes will eventually fail. …
We’ve all experienced a clogged drain at some point. We usually do what comes naturally and grab our faithful plunger. More times than not, our plunger usually does the trick, especially on a clogged toilet or bathroom drain. The problem with a plunger is that it cannot eliminate hair and slime from a slow-moving sink. Most chemical …
No one likes a pushy plumber. Actually, no one likes a pushy salesperson. I told a story a while back about a guy that came to fix our refrigerator. He never removed anything, just stuck his hand in the refrigerator and told us we needed a complete rebuild. At that point, what can you say? …
Most of us don’t think much about our water heater unless it breaks down. Whether your water heater has broken down, or it’s showing signs that it’s time to replace it. Whatever the case, before you run down to the local home center and buy one off the shelf, explore all your options. Remember, your …
Let’s face it, we’ve all seen that bathroom mold growing in our showers and around our sinks. Mold is a form of fungus that develops in wet, humid areas. Since our bathrooms are so humid, mold tends to increase, specifically around the caulking and grout lines in our shower. But, if you’re like most homeowners, …
Are you in the market for a new home? Maybe you’re a first-time homebuyer, and the house you’re looking at is an older home. You need to beware of potential plumbing problems before signing on the dotted line. If you have any specific concerns, have a list of questions ready for your home inspector. There …
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For some homeowners, we don’t even know what a P trap is. And no, it is not spelled Pee Trap, as some might think since we have one in every bathroom. Instead, the P trap is the pipe under your bathroom and kitchen sink. At first glance, it appears to be in the shape of …
