Although a home’s plumbing system is not visible, it is very important to making sure our daily lives function without interruption.
Plumbing Tips Category
Leaking and Clogged Pipes are Ticking Time Bombs
Sunday, May 13th, 2012This is something that most people never even think of until a water line in their home or business starts having problems.
Tips For When Your Sump Pump Fails
Monday, May 7th, 2012Sump pumps aren’t only for homeowners who live in low lying areas that periodically flood as basements can fill with water due to many types of circumstances …
What’s the big deal about Slow-close seats?
Monday, April 23rd, 2012First, I’ve read about the new slow-close toilet seats in your columns and think they’re kind of neat. But, really, what is the attraction to them, and how do you justify the extra costs? Second, did you know that the word “plumber” derives from the …
What Can’t Go Down My Garbage Disposal?
Monday, April 23rd, 2012Oftentimes preventing damage to your garbage disposal is as simple as only putting down the drain items that the garbage disposal can handle.
Water Usage in the Bathroom
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012Undoubtedly, the toilet is the biggest water hog in the bathroom. Those made before 1993 use up to eight gallons of water per flush, five times what modern toilets use. “It’s a good idea to replace pre-1993 toilets if you can,” says Patty Kim of …
A Toilet That Doesn’t Overflow?
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012Michigan contractor Pat Stack and his partner put in a secondary drain and with its own independent trap to stop toilets from overflowing. The toilet now has three drain holes that redirect flow.
Water Heater Maintenance Tips
Friday, April 6th, 2012Water heaters provide some of the most common problems for homeowners. So, we’ve compiled a few valuable water heater upkeep tips to help you keep the appliance in good shape, so that you don’t have to spend a great deal of time worrying about …
Most Common Sump Pump Problems
Thursday, April 5th, 2012Having a sump pump problem? Better fix it now before you end up with a flooded basement.
Three good reasons to opt for tankless water heaters
Sunday, April 1st, 2012I am often asked what a tankless water heater is, where they can be obtained, and what benefits these devices offer in the home. Today’s well-informed homeowners decide on tankless water heaters for three …
