Category: January

Your plumbing system is amazingly reliable, delivering water where you need it when you need it, and flushing the bad stuff down the drain. Yet, it’s also surprisingly sensitive. There are several common products you use daily without giving any thought to their impact on your plumbing. However, these can dish out a whole lot… Continue reading Everyday Products That Are Doing Major Damage To Your Bathroom

No one thinks about their plumbing system until something goes wrong. A plumbing issue can lead to backed-up sewer lines, flooded bathrooms, and thousands of dollars in repair costs. Rather than end up with expensive repairs, you can save yourself time and money by curbing certain habits that lead to plumbing problems. With another year… Continue reading Make 2020 the Year You Break These Bad Plumbing Habits

Plumbing problems are never fun. Whether its a clogged drain, slow drainage, or a leak, at some point in time every household has experienced some form of plumbing problem. One of the best ways to see what is actually going on with your plumbing is video pipe inspection. Here are some ways video pipe inspection can save your… Continue reading How Video Pipe Inspection Can Save Your Plumbing

Your home’s plumbing system is made upon an intricate network of pipes, vents, and drains. Some to deliver clean water, some to remove wastewater. If you ever find yourself staring at a foreign object and wondering “what’s that?” Here are some common parts of your plumbing system that you were not quite sure what they were for.… Continue reading The Anatomy of Your Plumbing System – Identifying Crucial Parts

Water pressure issues can go both ways, either you have too little or too much. Most of the time we hear complaints about not enough water pressure, but what do you do if you have too much water pressure? For those of you suffering from low water pressure, you’re probably thinking “how can you have… Continue reading Under Pressure – What to Do if You Have Too Much Water Pressure

Plumbing pipes have been constructed out of many different materials over the years. From lead in an ancient room to the PVC that we so commonly see today. Plumbing pipes have evolved over the years and new materials have begun to be available. There are many different reasons why plumbing pipes were conducted out of the materials… Continue reading The Different Types of Plumbing Pipes

Hot running water is a modern luxury that many take for granted. Hot steamy showers and water using appliances make life more comfortable, convenient and help improve our health and sanitation standards. When your hot water goes out it can be a big deal! Replacing your water heater can be a costly event. Knowing the warning signs… Continue reading Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Water Heater

Heavy rainfall is a welcome sight here in southern California. With a historic drought upon us, the much-needed heavy rainfall is much appreciated. However, with heavy rainfall, you could be at risk for some plumbing problems. Areas that don’t receive a lot of rainfall could be more prone to plumbing problems due to lack of preparedness. Here… Continue reading Plumbing Problems to Watch Out for After Heavy Rainfall

The sense of smell can be very useful in detecting household repairs that need your attention. A lot of the time we don’t give much thought to the integral systems of a home, that is until there is a breakdown. Most household repairs associated with your plumbing and electrical systems have some very noticeable tell-tale… Continue reading Strange Smells – Using Your Nose to Detect Plumbing and Other Household Repairs

Your garbage disposal has a tough job, its main focus is to shred food particles into micro pieces that can pass safely through a homes plumbing system. When used correctly, a garbage disposal can help prevent clogs and damage to a plumbing system. However often times garbage disposals are mistreated and not used correctly. One general misconception,… Continue reading Keep Your Garbage Disposal Running Strong with These Tips