If you have ever lost something down the drain in your home, you know that feeling of panic when you think it may be lost forever. Depending on the size, shape, and weight of the item, it may not be far down the drain at all. Calling a plumber to help recover that lost item or clear a drain blocked by something that has gone down the drain is not all that uncommon.…
Read More »If you haven’t gotten on board with a water filtration system, now’s a good time to make the switch. Your body requires plenty of clean water to keep it healthy and strong. Unfortunately, you can’t always get high-quality water from municipal sources. That’s why you need a filtration system for your home. If you’re still on the fence about filtering your water, here are some important reasons you should get off the fence and talk to your plumber about a residential filtration system.…
Read More »Over time, you can expect for various parts of your home to begin wearing out, including your plumbing pipes. When this happens, you may have to hire a plumbing professional to come in and replacing all of your plumbing pipes for you. This can be a big job, but it’s necessary when your plumbing becomes worn out. These are a few signs that it might be time for you to talk to a plumber about doing so.…
Read More »If you’ve got an irrigation system installed on your property, there’s one part that you probably haven’t given much thought to. Unfortunately, this part is one of the most important parts of your entire irrigation system. The part is the back-flow preventer. If you’re not familiar with what the back-flow preventer does, it prevents contaminated water from backing up into the municipal drinking water supply. Without a properly working back-flow preventer on your irrigation system, you could be contributing to the contamination of your drinking water, without even realizing it.…
Read More »A gooseneck faucet is so named because it has a high spout that commonly extends several inches over the sink. This deep design allows taller pots to slide under it easier. However, you may find them leaking, which can usually be traced to broken O-rings or cartridge deterioration. It is simple to repair the annoying drip yourself and save on waste bills. Follow these steps to fix a leaky gooseneck sink.…
Read More »There are a lot of important elements to your home’s plumbing system that you should know about, but one of the most important is its sewer main drain. However, this is also one of the elements that is the most hidden and therefore the easiest for home owners to forget about. Here is some information home owner’s should be aware of with regards to the sewer main: The homeowner may not always be responsible for clogs…
Read More »Most people tend to make their New Year’s Resolutions surrounding their personal health and well-being, such as losing weight or quitting smoking. While these resolutions are great, maybe you could add a couple of home- and plumbing-related resolutions to your list. After all, this stuff is important, too, right? Resolution #1: Stop Treating Your Toilet Like a Garbage Can. Everyone has probably done it at some point or another – throwing trash into their toilet, and this year is a good time to try to stop.…
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