Winter is almost here, and if you’re like so many people, you’re really not quite ready for the cold and snow. It’s okay – we’ve all been guilty of procrastination. But now it’s time to get serious. Here are some winter plumbing tips to take care of before a really bad Cleveland winter hits us…
Thousands of homeowners in Northeast Ohio have well water. Of these, many could tie into city water lines, but for one reason or another have decided not to do so. Perhaps you are one of these homeowners who is satisfied with your current setup and not looking forward to digging up your yard just to…
Here are a few simple plumbing tips for anyone looking to buy a home this summer, whether it’s your primary home or a vacation getaway. As you know, the real estate market is sizzling hot right now. In many communities, sellers receive multiple offers within days of listing their property for sale. Some realtors report…
Now that we’re heading toward summer months and warmer temperatures, it’s time to get out the garden hoses and connect them to your outdoor faucets. Most of you will do this without a hitch, but some of you are going to find out that your faucet won’t work anymore. One of the most common causes…
Today is opening day at Progressive Field for the 2017 Cleveland Indians! After coming so close to winning the World Series last year, we all know that fan interest will be off the charts all summer long. In many ways, there is a great correlation between baseball and the plumbing industry. Take a look at…
Greater Cleveland has been under a barrage of storms in the last few days. According to WKYC Channel 3 Meteorologist Betsy Kling, we’ve received well over an inch of rain in many areas. When that much rain comes down, it’s very common for homeowners to have their sump pumps fail. The pumps burn out trying…
A good friend of ours in the real estate business told us that 2016 was a good year for first-time home buyers in Northeast Ohio. That got us to thinking! What advice would we give to first-time home buyers to help them avoid plumbing problems in their new home. Around the lunch table, we probably…
Stainless steel sinks have been a mainstay in American kitchens for years. Long-lasting and attractive, they go with any decor. Of course, we at The Plumbing Source have installed hundreds if not thousands of sinks over the years as a result of repairs, or, more commonly, kitchen remodeling. One question that frequently comes up is…
With all the rain we’ve gotten over the past week or so, we’re getting more and more calls from customers who have problems with their sump pump. So today we’re going to give you some basic information about how these units operate and when they are likely to fail. Some of the most unglamorous parts…
This is the time of year when practically everyone makes some kind of new year’s resolution. You know the drill: quit smoking, lose weight, win the lottery, make peace with your brother-in-law. Of course, most of the time our efforts fail. In many cases, we probably weren’t really determined to make good on the resolution…
