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If you’re a homeowner, I’m sure you would agree that we’ve all had to face minor plumbing issues. It’s usually a clogged kitchen sink, toilet, or bathroom sink; whatever the case, it sure is empowering when we can take care of the plumbing problem ourselves without calling a plumber. In years past we had our […]

We all have an occasional clog in our sink and toilet. The last thing we want to do is call in the plumber for a minor clog. Any heavily used bathroom sink will experience slow-moving water in the drain, as well as an occasional clog. Families with teenagers can expect them more often. I think […]

It’s here – 2020. Wow, time is flying by. If you’re like so many homeowners, you have your list of goals set to accomplish for your home. For many, it’s time to upgrade the bathroom, out with the old and in with the new. Maybe you’ve already explored your options and decided on removing the […]

Most homeowners don’t plan ahead when it comes to replacing their water heater. Until it breaks down then we start looking at our options. In recent years tankless water heaters have increased in popularity. Tankless water heaters are also known as an instantaneous, continuous flow, or on-demand water heaters. The best purchases are well planned, […]

What’s the focus of our plumbing for 2020? A push to educate customers in 2020 about basic plumbing maintenance. Water conservation will still be a top concern, regardless of the snowpack and rainfall. The fact is, California needs to provide for 40 million people, in addition to a large agriculture community. In 2020, water conservation […]

Save Your Garbage Disposal And Try Composting Here is a great idea. Place a small one or two-gallon bucket with a lid next to your kitchen sink. Whenever you peel fruits or vegetables, put peelings in the bucket and use them to compost. You can dispose of all your coffee grounds in the bucket as […]

Most homeowners don’t have a plumber in your back pocket. When something goes wrong with our plumbing, we start scrambling to find the right company at the right price. Hiring a trusted plumber is the key to the success of any plumbing repair or project. An excellent place to start looking for the right plumber […]

Have you ever opened your water bill and freaked out? The first thing we want to do is start imposing shower restrictions for the family. If you have teenagers, they’re notorious for long showers. The other day I overheard a phone call. Marisol answered the phone with our usual Big B’s Plumbing greeting and a […]

We don’t need to be a do-it-yourselfer to have some fundamental plumbing skills. There is no reason to call your local plumbing company every time there is a small plumbing issue. The cost of the few tools to keep around the house is less than a service call. I’ve met very few people that actually […]

Let’s face it. We live in a country that’s driven by fear. Much of that has to do with our media; but quite frankly, fear drives us to spend. The fact is, if someone wants to get into your home, they will. In 2008, State Farm surveyed 1000 homeowners across the country, and surprisingly, less […]

How do we avoid your plumber during the holiday? Most of us have heard the saying, “If something can go wrong, it usually does.” That was Murphy, and he wasn’t negative, he was a realist. Let’s face it. If we own a car, home, boat or any other expensive possession, we will have things go […]