The holidays are a time full of family, food, and making memories, but they can be very tough on your plumbing. Everyone is home from work and school, you’re cooking more and eating more at home, and your bathrooms get much more use than normal when you have friends and family over to celebrate. In order to avoid disruptive and
With Christmas just around the corner, you’re undoubtedly busy making plans to celebrate. The last thing you want to think about is a plumbing emergency, but did you know that one of the most common emergencies we see year after year are clogged drains right after the holidays? We’ve put together a handy guide to help you keep your pipes
A blocked toilet can be a quick fix or it can turn into a plumbing emergency. We’ve all experienced the annoyance of a blocked toilet, and if you’re at home with a house full of people you want to fix the issue as quickly as possible. While fixing a clogged toilet might seem like a simple task, there are circumstances
Do you only clean your drains when they get clogged? While this is a common practice for millions of people across the country, any plumbing industry professional will tell you how important it is to clean your drains on a regular basis. It’s a small bit of preventative maintenance that keeps your plumbing system healthy and functioning properly, making it
Septic tanks and sewer tanks both perform the same function: they carry away wastewater from sinks, showers, toilets, washing machines and other drainage systems. Whenever you do laundry, flush a toilet, wash dishes, or take a shower, do you ever wonder where the water goes? It’s transported to either a septic tank or a sewer tank. Let’s take a look
Water filtration systems remove chemicals, bacteria, and other contaminants from water that comes out of the tap. Having around-the-clock access to clean, safe water for cooking, cleaning, and drinking is something that many of us expect without consideration, but tap water quality varies throughout the US. You can check the drinking water quality in your area on the Environmental Protection
Plumbing supplies aren’t only for professional plumbers. For homeowners, it’s definitely worth investing in a set of plumbing tools because over the years there will inevitably be some minor, easy-to-fix issues with the plumbing systems that can easily be fixed. Did you know that the average homeowner spends around $2,000 a year on home maintenance? Homeowners may be able to
Homeowners can unclog sinks themselves with the right plumbing supplies. There are many things that cause clogged sinks – they’re a disruption, they’re unsightly, they can stain the sink, and they often come with unpleasant smells. While there are serious clogs that will need a professional, most clogs can be fixed in five easy steps: Disconnect the sink stopper. The
