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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…

Have you ever noticed how hot water seems to flow almost instantly out of some of your faucets, but other faucets you have to wait what seems like forever before any hot water comes out? As you wait, you can’t help but wonder about how much water you are wasting as you watch it flow…

If you want to save money on plumbing services for a remodeling job or an addition to your home, ask your plumber if installing PEX plumbing pipes instead of traditional copper pipes might be right for you. Most traditional homes incorporated the use of copper pipes or hard plastic pipes for plumbing lines throughout the home. If…

In the early 1800s growing cities in the Northeast and Midwest were desperate to end the practice of letting disease-carrying raw sewage run down their streets. The deplorable conditions and horrid odor took the charm out of life in a bustling city. Also, firefighters needed an easily accessible water supply to combat blazes in the…

A water heater is one of the most important investments in your home. We all take for granted that warmth – in our dishwashers, washing machines, and showers – until the day it stops working. Any home appliance has a lifespan, and your water heater is no exception. Most water heater manufacturers provide an estimated…

Along with kitchens, bathrooms are one the all-important hubs of family life. Because every family member uses the bathroom every single day, it needs to function well but also be easy to clean and pleasant to look at. If you’re planning a bathroom remodel, or adding a bathroom it’s helpful to learn about the latest…

If you live in a home with a hard water supply, you may want to consider having a water softener installed. After all, there are many benefits to having a soft water supply. By understanding what a water softener is and how to determine if you need one, you can make the right decision for…