In our first of these two blog posts covering Plumbing Problems in Old Homes, we took an in-depth look at outdated materials to look for in the pipes in your older home. By recognizing these and addressing the problem before making a purchase, you can truly save yourself from almost certain disaster. Likewise, with this […]
Every aspect of our world seems to evolve and update with the ever-changing technology and discoveries in a continuous quest for convenience. What exactly that convenience may be and how advances in technology have improved a given area or aspect of our lives, really depends on that specific area. When it comes to plumbing there […]
Different people have different tastes. Everybody has their very own idea of what their “dream home” would consist of. For some, they would love a brand new, custom-built house. Some may like a sprawling, huge floor plan, while others may want less space that they need to maintain. Other individuals find something charming and special […]
In today’s’ eco-friendly world that we live in it seems we’re always searching for ways to better conserve. When it comes to different products, methods, and practices used for plumbing purposes, this line of thinking certainly holds true. In this post and a second follow up post at a later date, we will focus specifically […]
In many cases as homeowners, we don’t really put much thought into our plumbing until we notice something is wrong. A drip from a faucet, a wet spot under the sink, or for the purposes of this article, some type of issue with the toilet. Each of these is things that can draw our attention […]
In our last post, we began a look at eight of the Most Common Plumbing Issues facing homeowners on an everyday basis. We gave a run-through of four of the eight and in this post will look at the remaining issues. Likewise, we will give you some help in regard to what to look for […]
Whether a homeowner or a renter, everybody knows that helpless feeling when you are blindsided by a plumbing emergency. The instances we discuss below are not one’s that should come as a real surprise. However, with aging fixtures and just normal wear and tear, things eventually become a problem. In this post and the following […]
In anyone’s home or apartment, one of the most commonly used appliances would be the sink. Whether just washing off a plate or our hands, cooking, or whatever the reason. A sink is an appliance you would not want to go without. Thus, it would make sense to brush up on anything that might be […]
This post is somewhat of a reversal from a plumbing question that seems to be asked more often but is very similar. Often times you see a plumbing blog discuss to do if there is no hot water coming into the shower. Not so much, however, do you see articles the other. way around. This […]
Plumbing is not everyone’s bag. We are well aware of this. In some cases, we realize that even if someone is capable of a plumbing task, the severity of possible plumbing issues may see them defer to the pros. This, we understand, as we’ve voiced many times before, always “better safe than sorry.” However, we […]
The smell is horrible. The comparison many give to it smelling like rotten eggs is pretty close, but it’s even worse. If you have that terrible Sulfur Smell in Your Drains permeating throughout your home, you will want it gone in a hurry. The first item of business is answering why there is a Sulfur […]
The ultimate plumbing disaster and nightmare for a homeowner is Flooding in Your House. Upon discovery that this is occurring or has already, it is easy to panic and in that state not know what to do. Regardless of your reaction, the one thing you don’t want to do is wait. This is no question […]
We all love the convenience of just rinsing a dish and setting in the dishwasher to be cleaned. It’s a luxury that has almost come to be taken for granted. But that luxury can be appreciated very quickly when one discovers a problem with their dishwasher. One common issue that can develop is when you […]
It is a joyous and exciting time when building or buying a new home. Likewise, it is a very busy and sometimes stressful process as well. There are so many specifics that you want to be sure of and it weighs heavily on the new homebuyer to not forget any important details. One very important […]
It has happened to us all. All of a sudden you notice after a flush that it is seeming to take your bowl longer than usual to fill back up. This is not a real uncommon problem. Likewise, it does not need to be something that turns into a huge problem., This of course all […]
Well, it sounds important…right? It rhymes, that’s undeniable. But seriously, many people I am sure are not fully aware of the answer to the question asked in the title of this post. What is a Sump Pump? Once you find out, equally as important of a second question is the following. How do I know […]
What is the best way to Unclog a Bathroom Sink? This is an often-asked question and the answer is not as simple as you might think. To begin with and before we get to how we Unclog a Bathroom Sink, we must identify what exactly is clogging it. Depending on the source of this blockage, […]
One plumbing product in the last decade that has seen a spike in popularity is Tankless Water Heater. You hear them mentioned all the time. But, even when doing some research on them, you still may be unsure of whether these are a good fit for you, personally. Well, not only are you in luck, […]
Many have never before relied on a well system for their plumbing or water source. Thus, they probably cannot imagine some of the water pressure issues that can go along with this. However, for those who do have to deal with Well System Water Pressure problems, it can truly be a frustrating one. Just because […]
Smart. Something we all aspire to be. This one word can cover a lot of area, but when it comes to the particular subject for Faucets with Smart Technology, smart takes on dual meanings. Technology. One word that any person reading this can read and think of countless ways our lives are different because of […]
