When you have a bathroom that simply isn’t functional, it can be frustrating. This often leads homeowners to turn to remodeling to get the bathroom that they have been searching for. It is important whenever you are remodeling a bathroom that you think about one of the most important aspects of it; the plumbing. Without…
Tankless water heaters are becoming more and more popular in businesses and in the home. They bring instant hot water without the need to keep water hot in a tank. Tankless hot water removes the upkeep of a hot water tank and the frequent cost of repairing and replacing. When you decide to convert or…
Each time you get your water bill, your water usage should be pretty close the same. When there are spikes in your water bill often there is an issue. Unknown water usage often points to a broken pipe or a leak. When a broken pipe or a leak goes unnoticed, often you will notice it…
Especially when snow melts in the winter and during soggy spring months, your sump pump works hard to keep your basement dry. You may notice it running all the time, without stop, since sometimes, the appliance can work too hard. This is an issue you should address right away as it is one of the…
For the average DIYer, there are several plumbing repairs and installations that can be handled on your own. There are definitely some repairs that should be left to the professionals who have the training and experience needed to successfully fix the problem without causing more damage in the long run. When you don’t know what…
It is usually not a big deal to call a professional plumber during normal business hours, but some do not know when calling an emergency plumbing service is valid. Unfortunately, many homeowners aren’t quite sure what really qualifies as a plumbing emergency in fact. Regardless of the time, it’s best to err on the side…
For many of us, a dishwasher isn’t a luxury, it is a must have. Most of us can’t imagine picking up the workload that our dishwasher does by washing our dishes by hand. The ease of loading your daily dishes into an appliance that will wash them as you get other daily tasks done, is…
A sewer leak can be very difficult to detect as much of it is underground. The sewer line is the final pipe that all of the home water waste will funnel through. If the sewer line breaks, all of that water waste will leak out. Sewer breaks can happen near the home or in the…
When your toilet is installed properly, you can enjoy it for up to 20 years. While this may seem like a tempting job to tackle on your own, you may want to think twice about that if you haven’t ever done it before. There are several mistakes that are often made during a toilet replacement…
In the past, there were only two different types of pipes to choose from, galvanized steel and cast iron. Today, it isn’t so cut and dry as it used to be when deciding which type of pipe to put in your home. There are several different types that can be used in many different circumstances.…
