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Tips to Stop Your Toilet from Running

By Brian Wear | September 6, 2017

Most toilets take about a minute after flushing before they return to their normal, silent state. Sometimes after a flush, the toilet simply keeps running and refuses to stop. If you’re lucky, slightly jiggling the toilet handle might stop the toilet from continuing to run; however, that is not always the case. Here are a…

How to Prevent the Common Causes of Drain Clogs

By Brian Wear | August 23, 2017

Virtually every homeowner has experienced the inconvenience of having their day brought to a screeching halt by a clogged bathroom or kitchen drain. Clogs can damage and shorten the lifespan of your plumbing system. The best course of action is to prevent the clog from happening in the first place. Fortunately, most common drain clogs are…

How to Save Energy with Your Refrigerator

By Brian Wear | August 16, 2017

 Refrigerators are a huge energy sink. They’re plugged in 24/7, people regularly open them to look inside, and anytime you pack away freshly cooked leftovers the fridge has to bring the temperature down. It seems like there’s no possible way to make a fridge more energy efficient short of buying a new model, but there…

How Do I Find My Water Shut-Off Valve?

By Brian Wear | August 9, 2017

If a pipe bursts or your water heater starts leaking, one of the first things you want to do is make the water stop gushing by finding the water shut-off valve. Depending on where the plumbing emergency is, you have a few options.  IS YOUR LEAK NEAR A FIXTURE LIKE A TOILET OR A SINK?…

3 Big Problems That Lead to Pipe Replacement

By Brian Wear | August 2, 2017

Corrosion Copper is used in plumbing because of its resistance to rust. However, when copper encounters chlorine and formaldehyde in the air or soil, a slow breakdown occurs. This unnoticeable reaction is basically pipes being slowly “dissolved” chemically. Remember, this is not from the water your pipes transport. This erosion of copper pipes would occur…

How to Prevent Your Basement from Flooding

By Brian Wear | July 26, 2017

In order to prevent your basement from flooding, there are actually several things you can do both inside and outside your home. In this post, we will discuss some tips and tricks that can help keep your basement and your possessions from incurring costly water damage. Your Home’s Exterior Your home’s landscaping and gutter system…

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