Don’t Forget Your Outdoor Plumbing This Fall
During the summer months, the weather is much hotter and more dry, requiring extra water for plants, landscaping, and your lawn. However, now that we are moving into the fall season, it is important to adjust your water usage to match the weather patterns. During the fall season, it is not unusual for there to […]
Back-To-School Schedule: Don’t Cut Corners With Your Plumbing System
With the back-to-school season comes homework, new clothes, and schedules! Trying to get a whole family ready and out the door for work and school at the same time during this busy time of year is very stressful. With all of the tasks that need to be done before anyone can leave the house, it […]
How To Safely Use Electricity Near Your Plumbing System
Staying safe while working on home improvement projects is a concern for all homeowners. But, this is especially true when working with your electrical and plumbing systems. The challenge is when these two systems cross paths. Everyone knows that water and electricity do not mix, and yet in several locations throughout your home, electricity and […]
How Can I Save Water This Summer?
While it might not seem obvious, your sprinkler and irrigation systems can be considered part of your overall plumbing system. This is especially true when you are thinking about ways to conserve water and save money each month. The key to prevention is maintenance. If you keep your sprinkler and irrigation systems properly maintained, you […]
Tips For Getting Your Plumbing Summer-Ready
Just like there are steps to take to protect your plumbing during the winter months, there are also things you need to do to protect your plumbing during the summer months. Here are some ways to get your plumbing summer-ready: Check your garden hose. A leaky garden hose can waste more than 20 gallons of […]
Plumbing Tips For New Home Buyers
Summer is the time of year when families plan trips and vacations together, cook outdoors, and enjoy fun in the sun. It is also the most popular time of the year for moving and buying a home. Many families like to schedule their re-locating to the summer months because it is the time of year […]
Silent Leaks To Be Aware Of
The plumbing system in your home is fragile and complex. There are many fixtures, valves, and mechanisms that all must be in top working order for the system to do its job. When there is a burst pipe or a substantial leak, the damage is great and expensive. But, when a leak is small and […]
Plumbing Emergency 101
When a plumbing emergency happens in your home there are some things that you can do to limit the damage … and some things that you do which will compound the damage. It is best to have a plan and know what you should and shouldn’t do in case of a plumbing emergency. Shut off […]
Plumbing Tools To Have In Your Home
Plumbing issues around the home can come up at any time. They range from the relatively simple clog to the complicated and sometimes devastating pipe leak. If the issue is not too complex, you might choose to try and fix it on your own. However, for this to be effective you have to have the […]
How To Keep Your Bathroom Fixtures Clean
Indoor plumbing is a luxury that we have enjoyed our entire lives. Anyone who has spent several days tent camping can appreciate a hot shower, running water, and a flushing toilet. In addition to the simple convenience of modern bathrooms there is the added bonus of the ambience. Many people spend time in their bathroom […]