Lowering temperatures during the winter season can cause unwanted plumbing problems if you don’t prepare your home plumbing for freezing temperatures and harsh weather. If your plumbing system is not secured, it may put your pipes and outside faucets at risk for cracking or freezing, resulting in thousands of dollars […]

Winter causes havoc to the pipes in your home. Water has a unique property in that it expands when it freezes. The increased volume of the frozen water quickly puts pressure on the pipe system, causing these channels to crack or burst. The pipes most prone to freezing are the […]

Water heaters are an essential feature in today’s homes. Whether you’re looking to install a new water heater or replace one, the first question that arises is whether to go for a traditional or tankless model. Traditional water heaters pre-heat 30 to 50 gallons and store it in a tank […]

Hard water refers to water that contains a high quantity of mineral deposits, largely calcium and magnesium. The mineral-rich water leaves deposits on your plumbing, water-using appliances, and other fixtures in your home. It also clogs pipes and lowers the efficiency of your appliances. One of the most effective ways […]

Most of us are familiar with the term “hard water,” but what does it mean? Hard refers to the level of dissolved minerals present in the water. Various minerals may be found, but it usually includes certain amounts of magnesium and calcium that contribute to the hardness or softness of […]

The warmer temperatures of the last couple of weeks have given us a hint of Spring. In other few weeks, we could be prepping our lawns for the big Spring clean-up. No doubt we’ll find flower beds that need to be cleared of leaves and all those little sticks that […]

Every homeowner has had the experience of discovering low water pressure. Sometimes this is a symptom of a major plumbing problem, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. There are times when low water pressure is caused by a condition that a homeowner can fix on his own. […]

Are you looking to update a bathroom? Perhaps you’ve thought of replacing the toilet with one of the newer, higher models that offer more comfort and ease to the older members of your family. On the surface, removing and replacing a toilet should be a simple job. But, unfortunately, it […]

Think about the title of this blog post for a second. When you have a plumbing problem that needs immediate attention, are you looking for a mediocre plumbing service? How about one that’s not bad, or even pretty good? Not likely. When water is damaging your walls or soaking your […]