water efficient plumbing

What Is Water Efficient Plumbing?

People who wish to buy a new home tend to look for properties with open floor plans, new roofs and modern windows. This is by no means a bad thing. However, over recent years, home buyers have started to add some new things to their list of wants. With the increase in utility bills, properties with water efficient plumbing are in more demand. Learn more on what you can do to conserve water in your home. Read more »

pumpkin carving and garbage disposals

Why Pumpkins And Garbage Disposals Don’t Mix

As Halloween approaches, carving pumpkins is a tradition that is closely associated with this holiday. However, anyone who has ever carved one knows that it can be a slightly messy task especially when you are removing the insides in order to prep it for carving. Some might try to find ways to deal with this mess by dumping the insides of the pumpkin down their garbage disposal. Although this might seem like a great way to clean up, it can be a bad idea. Read more »

preparing your plumbing for winter

How To Get Your Plumbing Ready For Winter

Being unprepared for the drop in temperature during the winter months could cause your plumbing system to malfunction. Frozen water in the pipeline could result in some amount of inconvenience or be quite destructive. Talking to a plumber after the damage is done will be counterproductive and costly. However, taking the time to properly prepare for the frigid winter weather could save you lots of money. Learn these useful tips on some things that your plumber could do to prepare your plumbing for the winter. Read more »

unclogging a toilet

How To Free A Toilet Clog With Ease

Toilet clogs can appear overwhelming. However, clogs can typically be handled with the use of a plunger, snake or a more advanced snake known as the closet auger. When all else fails, the toilet’s owner, or a plumber, can manually remove the blockage. Toilet clogs commonly occur in a part of the fixture that is tight and curves upward. Read more »

CLOGGED DRAIN

3 Huge Mistakes To Avoid When Cleaning Your Drain

No household can escape clogged drains. There is no question that they will happen sooner or later and it is up to homeowners to react quickly when they do. Most will try everything in their power to fix it themselves rather than call a plumber right away. This is understandable from a financial standpoint. Going DIY is essentially free whereas professionals have to be paid a good sum for their services. However, novices are prone to errors when they try to resolve this type of problem. Read more »

plumbing facts

Fun Facts About Plumbing

Some people think that indoor plumbing is a fairly new concept. Plumbing has had a long history with many interesting facts and stories associated with this trade. For instance, did you know that the first indoor bathroom dates all the way back to 2500 B.C.? Read more »

common DIY plumbing mistakes

Common DIY Plumbing Mistakes

If you are like most homeowners, you have probably found yourself in need of plumbing services at one time or another. The issue may be something simple, such as a blocked sink or leaking pipe, or it may be more serious in nature. If you plan to make repairs on your own, it is important to avoid these common plumbing mistakes. Read more »

Faucet

Fabulous Faucets: How To Choose Your New Faucet

Kitchens are not just for cooking in anymore: your kitchen could be a fashion statement. Are you old-fashioned with a flare for rustic renovations? Do you take a Victorian view on life, especially out the kitchen window to a raised herb garden? Is the kitchen a social gathering spot or intended for the exploits of an amateur chef? The purpose and style of your kitchen will inspire your choice of faucet. Read more »