Buying a house is an exciting yet stressful time. We’ve heard from many homeowners that it ended up costing them more time and money than originally intended due to existing plumbing issues they weren’t aware of when purchasing the home. To be sure you know exactly what you’re getting into before buying, we recommend always checking for some common plumbing
Your hot water heater is an essential appliance in your home, but because it’s out of sight, it’s easy to forget it exists until something goes wrong. Most homeowners are not in the habit of regularly checking on their hot water heater, so when it breaks or malfunctions it can quickly become an urgent situation. Here are three of the
Are you a DIY aficionado? Do you love taking on new home improvement projects? When it comes to your home’s plumbing systems it’s important to know when you can DIY, and when you need to call a plumber. Hiring a professional can save you lots of time and money, and even the most seasoned DIY-ers sometimes need help from the
Water softeners are very popular in households across the country because soft water is gentler on your appliances, better for your skin and your hair, and doesn’t cause as much staining and build-up as hard water. If you’re interested in trying a water softener you might be wondering: should I rent or buy one? In this article, we’ll give an
Your water heater is one of the hardest working appliances in your home. It’s constantly working to provide you with hot water for showering, cooking, laundry, dishwashing, and heating in the cold winter months. The only thing is your water heater is probably closed away somewhere in a closet, so it’s easy to adopt an “out of sight, out of
A clogged drain is an issue we’ll all face sooner than later. Given how much water, toilet paper, food particles, soap scum, and other solids we flush and rinse down our drains every single day, it’s easy to see why clogs are so common. If you’re currently in this predicament and need to unclog your drain, we’ve put together this
All too often, you probably had no idea that your house had plumbing issues until it was too late. However, common plumbing problems are easy to spot, provided you know what to look for. Once you are able to recognize the signs, you can do the repairs before problems get out of control and more expensive. Here are four of
Not every homeowner is a plumber, but it is still a good idea to know at least a little about plumbing if you want to keep your home safe and functional. The longer you stay in a home, the more likely it is that you will experience some type of plumbing issue. It helps to know just a few simple
