Posts by Brian Wear

Whether you are enduring a long power outage, water restrictions, or a major plumbing repair, almost everyone has been caught in the unfortunate situation where you forget that the water is off and use the toilet anyway. As they say, if it is yellow, you can let it mellow, but what about when it is…

Most likely, you’ve heard the terms hard water and soft water, but don’t exactly what those terms mean or what the difference between the two are. They might know hard water is generally labeled as “bad” and soft water is considered “good”, but that’s about it. So, what are the differences between hard and soft…

Smart home products have become increasingly popular in recent years. From refrigerators that remind you to buy eggs to thermostats that remember your preferred temperature settings, smart technology makes it possible to actually interact with your home. While some of this technology may be too gimmicky for the average homeowner, smart faucets have been available…

Probably the most critical sign that alerts homeowners they need a new shower is when they determine they have had a leaky shower for some time, and strongly suspect they have mold growth in the internal structures behind the shower. If there is mold growth on the external parts of the shower, it can always be…

You can extend its life and keep it running in tip-top form by following a routine maintenance schedule that ensure it lasts at least until the end of its typical lifespan of 12-15 years — and maybe even beyond that! Here’s what you need to do: Water Heater Maintenance Schedule Keep its thermostat adjusted to 120…

Sometimes water leaks are obvious. If you have a leaky faucet, you’ll hear the drip, drip, drip. In other cases, you might notice a puddle of water on your basement floor, or around your water heater or washing machine. However, in some cases detecting a water leak does take some sleuthing to determine where the…

For most people, calling a professional, licensed plumber is the obvious thing to do when they have a plumbing emergency. There are other situations, however, when the average homeowner might underestimate the importance of hiring a licensed plumber. Calling a licensed plumber is almost always the wisest and cheapest choice in the long run. Professional Service…

There are so many designs and styles of new toilets available, these once simple tasks now seem a bit more complex. Unless you are installing the toilet in a completely new space, you will also have an old toilet to remove first. Strap on your rubber gloves and follow these steps (skip to step 5…

When it comes to plumbing repairs and maintenance, many people primarily focus on items like the dishwasher, shower, or the water heater, etc. because they use these items every day. If something goes wrong their dishwasher, for example, it isn’t long before dirty dishes pile up in the sink. Sump pumps on the other hand,…

Whoever said an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure might well have had drain pipes in mind. The drains in your Missouri home are one of those things you don’t pay a lot of attention to – until something goes wrong. Keep reading to discover why an annual professional drain cleaning allows…