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A clogged drain can throw off your day and do some damage to your home if left unresolved.  The best way to clear the clog depends on a few factors. Here’s what you need to know: Drain cleaners are not the answer The biggest issue with liquid drain cleaners is their...

If your home is 10–15 years old, you likely have a few plumbing repairs on the horizon.  When you can anticipate these repairs, you can make the call at the right time, plan on the expense, and avoid any unnecessary damage to your home.  Here are the top 3 plumbing...

You can usually spot low water pressure, but you might not notice an increase in water pressure. And high water pressure can do some damage to your home. If you want to confirm that you have a water pressure issue or know how to correct it, the information below will...

If you have copper pipes in your home and want to prevent leaks in the future, you can take a simple action today to reduce the likelihood of pinhole leaks developing in your copper pipes.  And if you've never had any pinhole leaks in your copper pipes, this easy...

The most important thing to know about your plumbing is how to turn off your main water line. While turning off your water line for a plumbing emergency might be a rare event, it can happen. And you won’t want to wait for help to arrive while water is pouring into...

A toilet that keeps running can drive up your water bill, in addition to the constant noise. The good news is that most issues come down to two items: the flapper and the fill valve. You can easily replace each one by following the steps outlined below. The first step...

Let’s be honest here: plumbing is probably not the first thing on your mind when you’re starting a bathroom remodel. You want a new look, or more storage space, not updated plumbing. You can keep the plumbing in the background and avoid headaches down the road if you...

In this free guide, you’ll find answers to the top questions we receive about plumbing This is important because when you have the right information, you can either tackle a project or problem yourself, keep an eye out for warning signs, or know the right time to call...

It doesn’t take much to end up with a clogged garbage disposal. When you run into issues with your garbage disposal, you can try a few quick actions to get it up and running. Here are the top 3 things that will clog your garbage disposal: 1. Rice 2. Potato Peels 3....

Tankless water heaters offer several advantages over traditional water heaters. But there’s some misinformation out there on tankless water heaters. If you have a water heater upgrade on the horizon and you’re considering a tankless water heater, you’ll want to know a...

Replacing your water heater can be a headache if you don’t see it coming. When you don’t expect it, you're hit with an extra, unplanned expense and it can do some damage to your home. The best way to minimize the pain is to keep an eye out for a few warning signs that...

The majority of homes in our area have copper piping. If that’s true for your home, there are a few things you will want to know so you can stay informed and anticipate any upcoming copper pipe problems. Here are 3 things every homeowner should know about copper...

As the temperature starts to drop below freezing, now is the time to complete a few easy steps to protect your home from frozen pipes this winter. Since waiting until the temperature drops might not give you enough time, it could slip your mind, or you could be out of...