Archive for the ‘plumbing’ Category
Posted on January 24th, 2022 by ChristainSon_Admin
Plungers are a must-have household tool that everyone needs. Plungers help remove clogs when they occur in sinks, toilets, tubs, and showers. However, there are several different types of plungers for specific applications. Therefore, it is essential to understand what kind of plunger to use and when to ensure you can remove the clog. Sink […]
Posted on December 20th, 2021 by ChristainSon_Admin
Many Texans do not think about how to prepare their homes for a freeze until it’s too late. Sadly, they soon forget the cold weather and storm that hit Texas in February of 2021, leaving many homes with frozen water pipes, no power for weeks, and related damages. Instead of waiting for the next Texas […]
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Posted on November 24th, 2021 by ChristainSon_Admin
Pipe bursts are not something most homeowners think about because they rarely happen. It is essential to know what to do should you experience a burst pipe and what signs to look for. What Causes a Pipe to Burst? Pipes can burst for a variety of reasons. Some of the more common causes could include: […]
Posted on October 26th, 2021 by ChristainSon_Admin
Buying a home involves many steps to get to closing: You have to find a home you like with the features you desire. You have to make an offer on the house. You need to secure financing. Most importantly, though, you need to ensure you perform, or hire professionals, to do various types of inspections. […]
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Posted on October 20th, 2021 by ChristainSon_Admin
Most Texans do not think much about common household plumbing problems until something goes horribly wrong. However, unfortunately, there may already be plumbing problems in the home that are being ignored or have not yet been discovered in some cases. When you do discover plumbing problems in your house, do you attempt a short-term solution […]
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Posted on September 24th, 2021 by ChristainSon_Admin
We have all experienced an overflowing toilet at some point. We flush the toilet, and the toilet water just keeps rising and rising until it is overflowing over the toilet bowl and onto the floor. At this point, panic sets in because all that wastewater is flooding onto the bathroom floor. If we don’t stop […]
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Posted on September 24th, 2021 by ChristainSon_Admin
You need to make sure your water heater is set at the right temperature. If it is set too high, the hot water could scald your skin. If it is set too low, it can allow the bacteria that causes Legionnaires disease to thrive and grow. What is the ideal water temperature for my home? […]
Posted on July 22nd, 2021 by ChristainSon_Admin
Most homeowners in Texas will have trees on their property to help provide shade, especially on those hot summer days. However, while trees provide shade, they can cause problems with your home’s water and sewer pipes. If you are a property developer or invest in property through resources such as Lincoln Frost, for example, and […]
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Posted on July 8th, 2021 by ChristainSon_Admin
As a homeowner, it’s important to know how to prevent water damage in your home. Water damage does more than make things wet. Excess moisture on any surface can lead to mold and mildew, and some can be harmful to your health. Water damage can also cost tens of thousands of dollars to fix. Unfortunately […]
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Posted on June 21st, 2021 by ChristainSon_Admin
Do you have drains that seem to drain slower and slower each time you use them? Slowly draining water is a sign a clog is forming somewhere in the drain lines. The clog could form in the “U” trap under the sink, shower, or tub, or it could develop much farther down the line or […]
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