Winter can be a bad time for your plumbing, especially your pipes. It can cause them to freeze and burst and force you to spend a lot of time and money to get them fixed. Fortunately, there are several ways to protect your pipes in the winter. Protecting your pipes in the winter starts well […]

Flushable wipes are all the rage when it comes to freshening up after using the bathroom. Sadly, many people toss these wipes into the toilet and flush them away. Yet, flushable wipes are not as friendly to your bathroom plumbing and sewer lines as you might think. Eventually, the wipes can build up in the […]

Clogged and slow-draining drains can be an annoyance because water is not going down the drain as it should. When it does finally drain away, it leaves soap, hair, toothpaste, and other unwanted grime. Before you pick up the phone and call a professional plumber, there are a few things you can try at home […]

Finding water leaks in kitchen and bathroom plumbing and having them repaired are essential to avoid costly water damage repairs. There are several different leak tests you can perform yourself before tearing out walls or calling your plumber for assistance. Most water leaks will occur either in the kitchen or bathroom. However, depending on the […]

There are all sorts of reasons your washing machine is not working. To determine the culprit and whether your washing machine needs plumbing repair service, you need to be able to do some basic troubleshooting on your own. Doing some of these tests and checks is not that difficult, and most do not require any […]

One thing many people take for granted in the 21st century is safe drinking water. Unfortunately, as events in cities like Flint have shown, that might not always be the case. However, you can take some steps to make sure your water is safe to drink. The most obvious way to figure out if your […]

Bathrooms are high-moisture spaces that create the perfect environment for mold and mildew. These fungi can appear in even the cleanest-looking bathrooms, often hiding in the cracks, grout lines, and ceiling corners. Left unchecked, mold and mildew can damage surfaces, produce unpleasant odors, and even pose health risks. Knowing how to effectively remove and prevent […]

If you have a garbage disposal as part of your kitchen sink, it is important to clean it to prevent foul odors from stinking up the kitchen. The foul odors come from grease, food particles, and other such things that get stuck to the inside of the garbage disposal and the kitchen sink plumbing. There […]

Unless you’re truly obsessive about cleaning your pipes and fixtures, it’s likely that they’ll start to develop hard water spots, stains, lime deposits, and other signs of wear over time. The good news is that even especially bad cases can be cleaned away with the proper methods. What Is Hard Water, Anyway? “Hard” water is […]

No one wants to wait around for a hot shower, especially when it feels like it’s taking forever to get to the temperature you want. If you’re feeling frustrated by waiting for your morning shower, waiting for your water to heat up to do the dishes, or if you’re ever worried about the water in […]