When unpleasant odors waft through your home consistently, consider if your plumbing system is a culprit. Plumbing failures or lack of proper maintenance can cause different smells to emanate from your pipes or drains. As annoying as those smells might… Read More
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Common Plumbing Problems in Old Homes
Old homes are great in so many ways. Often they have unique architectural features or quirks that make them more lovable than modern pre-fab homes. However, their age (and sometimes even those quirks), can also make them difficult to take… Read More
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6 Different Types of Home Plumbing Pipes & Their Uses
The plumbing in your home is one of the most important and potentially most complex systems that you have to worry about and maintain. From the outside, it likely seems like it should be a super easy thing to understand:… Read More
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4 Common Habits That Damage Your Home Plumbing
No homeowner wants to wake up on a cold morning only to find that the hot water heater isn’t working, or head to the bathroom at night only to discover that the toilet is completely clogged. While these events and… Read More
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Faucet Trouble: Should You Repair it or Replace it?
The faucet at your house works hard around the clock to keep you supplied with fresh water for showering, cooking, and drinking. However, over time, that hard work can mean that you need to have a faucet repair or replacement…. Read More
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5 Plumbing Fixtures to Help You Conserve Water
The plumbing in your home is one of the most important structural components – when it stops working, pretty much everything in the home stops too. You can’t go about your day safely for more than a few hours without… Read More
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Keeping Your Basement Dry Year-Round
Owning a home with a basement comes with a lot of extra responsibility. Basements are amazing— they can be used for extra living space, an entertaining area, a guest space, a bar, and many other options. Basements are also under… Read More
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More Tips on Protecting Your Plumbing This Winter
The weather is getting colder as we get further into the month of December, and that means it’s time to start seriously thinking about how you’re going to protect your pipes and other plumbing throughout the freezing months ahead. Pipes… Read More
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Steps for Preventing a Plumbing Emergency this Holiday Season
When the holidays come around, we all start to congregate inside. Whether you’re hosting guests or visiting your family, you want everything to run smoothly. And what’s more important for having a smooth holiday season than avoiding a plumbing system… Read More
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What’s Causing Your Home’s Mystery Puddles?
When it comes to plumbing problems, some of the more serious issues are easy to diagnose and deal with. However, this is not always the case. One common plumbing problem is the dreaded mystery puddles that can turn up seemingly… Read More