Many people think plumbers are simply Mr. and Mrs. Fix-Its, swooping in to clean up the dirty work when pipes burst, toilets overflow, and septic systems back up. And while we are certainly on hand to help you in your times of struggle, our team…
Bathrooms are the most common home renovation project tackled by homeowners. They’re also one of the most expensive and risky projects to DIY. If you are moderately skilled in home improvement projects and willing to take on a challenge, we’re here to help guide you…
Of all the plumbing issues that can occur in the home, a clogged sewer main line can be one of the more surprising, messy, and costly ones to deal with. The sewer main line is the pipe that carries all your wastewater to the municipal…
The garbage disposal may be the smallest appliance in your kitchen but it can be a big time-saver when it comes to meal preparation and cleaning. Inside are many parts that work hard to shred food scraps into tiny pieces so they can safely go…
You know the signs of a clogged bathtub drain. First, the water seems to flow down the drain just a little bit slower than usual. But it keeps getting slower and slower until eventually, it stops – and then you’re stuck with a tub of…
As long as you have hot water for showers or laundry, you probably don’t think about your water heater very often. When you learn about how a water heater works, there are actually a number of components that are quite interesting. One part that generates…
Finishing a home project can be a rewarding feeling. However, the cleanup can be extra work and time-consuming. If your project required you to use flammable materials such as some oil-based paints and wood stains, you may have a pile of oily rags on your…
When you think about it, the septic tank is a rather impressive device. It allows homes to function without being hooked up to a municipal sewer system. It can be very environmentally friendly. And it usually has a life service life with little maintenance. The…
Repairing or replacing a sewer line on your property is one of the most costly and disruptive home plumbing problems. So knock on wood (or PVC) that you will never need to do it. That being said, it’s not a bad idea to understand how…
Once you find the location of the broken pipe, one way to fix it is with a compression coupling. Instead of replacing a long section of pipe and connecting it with solvent cement, the compression coupling replaces the damaged section and does not require glue….
