Posts Tagged ‘Plumbing Repair’
How a DIY Plumbing Job Can Go Terribly Wrong
We thought about calling these “DIY plumbing horror stories” in the title, but that feels a bit gruesome. But make no mistake, the ways a botched do-it-yourself plumbing job can fail may make you feel like you’re living in your own…
Read MoreCauses of a Drop in Household Water Pressure
When you first notice water coming from a faucet at lower pressure than normal, you may think of it as a nuisance that will go away. Then you’ll find out how aggravating an issue low water pressure in a house…
Read MoreIs My House in Danger of Slab Leaks?
You probably aren’t aware of this, but a large part of the plumbing for your house is located down in the concrete foundation slab. It’s an easy way to pipe water into the house, and it keeps the pipes out…
Read MoreSump Pump Problems Need Fixing—Fast!
The sump pump is one of the most useful plumbing appliances for a home. It’s also an appliance that homeowners hope they don’t actually have to use often, since it’s there in cases of emergencies when water floods down into…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Store-Bought “Drain Cleaners”
There’s an old saying that the simplest solution to a problem is usually the best solution. We tend to find that’s true—but the problem is people often don’t know what the “simplest” solution is. It isn’t necessarily the quickest or…
Read MoreMore Than One Drain Is Clogged in My House—What’s Wrong?
To paraphrase a famous novelist and playwright, “To have one drain clog may be seen as a misfortune. To have two seems like carelessness.” Okay, multiple drain clogs in your home don’t necessarily mean you’ve been careless (although scheduling regular…
Read MoreAfter the Holidays, Drain Cleaning Is a Great Idea
The end of the holiday season is now in sight. Once New Year’s is over, life will start to settle back into regular routines as 2018 begins. You may already have a few New Year’s Resolutions scribbled down and are…
Read MoreHow Can I Tell I Need Water Leak Detection Services?
Water leaks in homes contribute to an immense waste of water every year. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program, the annual household leaks in the U.S. add up to 1 trillion gallons each year. That’s equal to…
Read MoreLeak Detection Services as a Precaution
Previously, we’ve posted about hidden leaks and the ways you can tell that they’re occurring in your home—specifically the troublesome slab leak. Once you believe you have leaks in your household plumbing, you can call on plumbers to use leak…
Read More5 Reasons You May Have High Water Bills
Here’s an unpleasant experience most of us are familiar with: your monthly bill arrives, and the amount on it is much higher than normal. Suddenly, your monthly budget plan has been thrown off, and you’re scrambling to find out exactly…
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