Posts by Brian Wear

You get out of your shower in the morning only to realize you are standing in a pool of water from a clogged drain. You get dressed and head out to the store to buy some drain cleaner only to realize there are more brands, sizes, and different chemicals than you can imagine. You pull…

If you are getting a new water heater to replace your old one, then a world of choice has opened up before you. However, one of the most important choices is what sort of fuel your water heater will use. This will affect the initial upfront price of the water heater as well as the…

Most people don’t think much about the types of washers used for plumbing projects. After all, how can something as small as a washer be that important in the grand scheme of things? The truth is, when a washer is forgotten or the wrong type of washer is used in a project, you quickly learn…

Everyone wants to know how to save when it comes to water. Water is essential to our daily living, and yet it costs so much just to use it. This guide will show you how to shrink your water bill with just a few easy adjustments to your routine. 1. Upgrade Your Washing Machine A lot of…

Running water is one of those things that’s easy to take for granted until you have to make do without it. When a plumbing emergency arises and you have to turn off your main water valve, suddenly many things become more difficult. But don’t panic! There are ways to get by until your water can…

Under the rim of your toilet, rim jets send water from the tank swirling into the bowl to flush your toilet. They’re easy to forget about, but without them, your toilet couldn’t work. If the rim jets get clogged or blocked, water can’t get through and your toilet won’t flush correctly. Regular scrubbing under the…

Have you ever been in your kitchen and gotten a whiff of a bad smell? You’ll likely break out your cleaner and give everything a good wipe down, but the smell persists. Chances are, that odor is coming from your garbage disposal, even if you rarely use it. Like any appliance in your kitchen, the…

Many people think of plumbing as a relatively stagnant industry and that not much changed since the days of the Roman Empire. However, the plumbing industry is changing with the times, and in the 21st century, we’re eco-friendlier than ever before. Water conservation has been the top of many considerations for years now, and consumers…

A flooded basement is a nasty surprise, but it doesn’t have to be catastrophic. Understand how floods happen to prevent them and learn to keep your cool if they happen to you. Why do basements flood? Basements are prime flood locations because of their proximity to underground water mains and because appliances like water heaters…

You’ve decided to get a solar water heating system. That’s great! It will lower your energy bills and raise your home’s value. Now, how do you go about getting your solar water heater installed? First and foremost, make sure you’re complying with all applicable building codes, zoning requirements, subdivision rules, and homeowner’s association rules, and…