Regardless of whether you are working on a plumbing emergency or simply in the middle of working on a home improvement project, it’s a headache to discover your shut-off valve doesn’t work. What needs to be done next depends on the situation, what valve it is, and what’s wrong with the valve. Here are some tips to help you decide … Read More
You turn on the hot water tap and out comes hot water. Yes, we take hot water for granted. Thankfully water heaters last a long time with little need for maintenance, however they’re usually in a dark basement or tucked away in a remote corner of your house. As a result, water heater issues can sneak up on you. If … Read More
If you’re living in your first home, you might not necessarily know right away all the things you need to keep track of in terms of maintenance. Home maintenance can be a bit intimidating, particularly for difficult things like plumbing. Here are a few tips and tricks to checking up on your home’s plumbing and deciding when it’s time to … Read More
Leaky Gas Lines Owning a home comes with general maintenance duties. Broken pipe repair, gas line repair, leaky faucet, toilet repair (10% of U.S. homes have plumbing leaks) – all common maintenance needs. Perhaps the least obvious among these, and one of the most important to catch and fix, is when your home is in need of gas line repair. … Read More
A hot water recirculating pump is convenient since it allows hot water to get to your tap. This is significant for homes that have on-demand or tankless water heaters because otherwise there would be a wait before the cold water clears out of the pipes and the hot water reaches you. When a hot water recirculating pump begins causing issues … Read More
Choosing the correct sump pump can help alleviate water damage or worse, allowing you to enjoy all rooms in your home, including the basement. A sump pump is designed to pump water out of your home before it can get to disastrous levels, guarding against not only flood waters, but also alleviates an insurance claim and the cost of water … Read More
Are you considering an upgrade to your water heater, and wondering what the benefits of a tankless water heater vs. tank system? Whether it’s time to replace your water heater or you’re just considering your options for an upgrade, tankless or “on demand” hot water can offer some significant advantages. If your home has natural gas or propane, it qualifies … Read More
Many smaller plumbing issues, like leaky faucets or old appliances, can be easy to ignore on a daily basis. However, these little things quickly add up and could be costing you more money than you realize. This is because even small plumbing problems can waste significant amounts of water if left unchecked. Here are a few plumbing-related concerns you might … Read More
Your main sewer line is responsible for draining all of the waste water that goes down the drains, so if it clogs you could pretty quickly find yourself in hot water, so to speak. Here is everything you need to know about how to tell if you have a main sewer line clog, what to do about it if you … Read More
You have just discovered a leaking pipe in your home, and probably at the worst possible time too, as emergencies never have convenient timing. What should you do? If your first move is to call a plumber, chances are you’d like to know more about the problem. Here are the top causes of a leaking pipe, and what you or … Read More
