4 Reasons Why Your Toilet Is Slow to Fill
Is your toilet water taking too long to fill after a flush? This is a typical issue for households. There may be several issues leading up to this problem. While none are particularly serious or pricey to address, recognizing the problem may help you choose…
3 Ways to Block a Bathtub Drain Without A Plug
Do you have a bathtub drain that is always clogged? Is your bathroom constantly flooded because of it? You are not alone. Millions of people face this problem every day, but don’t panic! There are different ways to block a bathtub drain without a plug….
How Affordable is Trenchless Pipe Repair Vs Traditional Repair?
Owning a home can be expensive, and hearing that a pipe needs to be repaired on your property can be the worst. When that’s the case, it’s only a matter of how much it will cost. Traditionally, fixing a pipe underground involved several days and…
5 Steps to Prevent Clogged Drains and Sewer Lines
How often do you think about the drain lines in your home? Almost never? That would make sense, as they’re something we rarely think about until there’s a problem. Our drain lines carry water and waste away from our homes, and into sewer lines. When…
When a Water Main Leak Is the County’s Responsibility or Yours
Municipal supply lines bring fresh water to our homes. They’re a vital part of everyday life, and one that we don’t often think about. Sometimes, these lines need to be repaired, or even replaced altogether. Depending on where the leak or issue occurs, the responsibility…
5 Reasons Why You Are Not Getting Enough Hot Water
It’s easy to take our hot water heaters for granted. It’s not something we think about, until we go to turn on the hot water, and it doesn’t come out. Then it’s a problem. If you’re not getting enough hot water out of your hot…
How to Fix a Stripped Faucet Handle in 10 Minutes or Less
A spinning faucet handle can be quite annoying, especially since it’s fairly common anc can happen over time. Thankfully, for just about $20, and using a few screwdrivers and a wrench, the problem can be fixed. A spinning faucet handle is usually caused by wear…
Four Ways to Handle a Broken Sewage Pipe
The sewer pipes running into and out of our homes are important. They bring in fresh water, and take out the soiled water. We hardly think about these systems, until there’s an issue. A broken sewer line can shut the whole system down, and bring…
Replacing a Water Heater Gas Valve – Tips and How To
Removing and replacing a gas valve on a hot water tank isn’t as hard as it may seem. Here’s how to do it quickly and safely. As part of the manifold/burner assembly, the gas valve is an important component of a hot water tank. It’s…
How Long Will My Pipes Last?
No one wants to replace the piping in their homes. Determining how long your pipes will last can be difficult, however, as it depends on when they were installed, and what they’re made of. Add to that the fact that everyone’s plumbing is different, and…