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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you’re thinking of throwing lemon peels in garbage disposal drains or using a drain cleaner chemical to unclog pipes, you might want to think again: Some of the most popular home plumbing tips might damage your pipes! The most common plumbing myths often involve unclogging kitchen drains and sinks. While using a drain cleaner […]

Toilet clogs can occur for a variety of reasons. You could use too much toilet paper. Your toddler could flush toys down the toilet. You or someone in your home could be flushing things that are not meant to be flushed. Even your sewer pipe outside your home could be damaged or have tree roots […]

How do you choose the best plumber for your home or business? When a plumbing emergency arises, you will want the best plumber for the job, not just the nearest plumber or a local handyman. There are many things to check and questions to ask before you hire a professional plumber, which can be hard […]