Archive for August 2025

Summer in Columbia, Missouri, brings sunny days, barbecue nights, and… plumbing mishaps? That’s right. The warmer months can take a toll on your home’s plumbing system in unexpected ways. At Brian Wear Plumbing, we’ve tackled every summer plumbing crisis imaginable. From backyard cookout aftermaths to the chaos of a house full of guests, these issues tend to strike at the most inconvenient times.

August in Columbia, Missouri, is already stressful enough. Nearly 30,000 University of Missouri students pour into town, turning parking and traffic into Olympic sports. Meanwhile, families scramble to tackle school supply lists and get their routines in order. But while you’re figuring out how to juggle everyone’s schedules, there’s one thing often overlooked that also braces for chaos this time of year—your plumbing system.