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We’ve all heard the old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. These words are especially true about the plumbing in your home. A leaky water faucet may seem like a small annoyance at first – but it can lead to a big, impending plumbing failure, and a bigger plumbing…

If a new water heater is in your near future, you are probably wondering; “Is it time to go tankless?” Here are a few things to consider when deciding whether a tankless water heater is a good fit for you. What is a Tankless Water Heater? While a traditional water heater keeps an amount of water, stored…

Who wants to go on vacation only to end up worrying about their plumbing back home? Exactly — no one. Plumbing plans during your vacation will alter depending on the time of year it is or the part of the country you live in. But everyone should follow a general set of plumbing planning tips…

It is the last hot days of summer and you come into your air conditioning with only one thing on your mind, a tall, cool glass of water right from the tap. However, do you really know what is in that clear glass you are drinking? Because it is not just water in there, something…

A garbage disposal is one handy little tool to have in your kitchen. However, most owners simply put their food down the disposal and never think twice about it. Suddenly, every year or so, they end up with some major disposal problem that they need to have fixed. Like any kitchen tool, the garbage disposal…

Sometimes, you have to call in the experts and sometimes, you simply just have to dig-in and get your hands a little dirty. Unclogging toilets is one of the easier tasks a homeowner can learn. Tools Needed: A Plunger Rag (if water splatters) Cleaning Supplies Human Force So You Clogged Your Toilet… You flushed your…

For homeowners, plumbing leaks are going to be an unfortunate reality. Even in a small house, replacing leaky and worn pipes can cost a small fortune. However, with the right preventative measures, you can easily prevent plumbing leaks around the house. The easiest way to prevent it is to reduce the stress that your plumbing…

 Spring is finally here, and as you start those outdoor projects here’s a couple of plumbing tips.      First and foremost your outside spigots.  Be careful the first time you use them. Make sure they operate properly and aren’t leaking. Particularly check inside the home in case the hydrants froze over the winter and now…

The quick answer is probably not.  If you just got a new water heater installed and you have the time and fortitude to drain and refill it a couple times a year, then sure.  If not, don’t worry about it.  The fact is, most water heaters these days use a swirling action to keep sediment…

Winter is almost here, but before it arrives in all its cold glory there’s a few things plumbing related you should do.      Remove your garden hoses from outside faucets and store inside. Leaving hoses hooked up doesn’t allow water to drain out, which may freeze and burst the faucet in the wall. Then the…