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What Is Water Hammer?
It's not uncommon for metal pipes to make a loud banging sound when the water is shut off. Water hammer is technically called “hydraulic shock.” It’s what happens when water ... -
5 Common Home Plumbing Problems You Can DIY
Whether you’re a brand new homeowner or you’ve been living in the same home for years, it’s important to know which home plumbing problems you can tackle without the costly ... -
Vacation Plumbing Prep
Most homeowners are aware that frozen pipes can cause plumbing disasters. But not many of us know that we should take precautionary methods during the summer, especially while we’re on ... -
Plumbing Tips: What NOT to flush
The toilet is a modern convenience that we all use on a daily basis. Every home in America has at least one, and it has become such an important part ... -
Emergency Plumbing Tips
If you are a homeowner, you will most likely need the services of a plumber at some point. Unfortunately, plumbing emergencies usually happen when you least expect them. Are you ... -
Does Your Home Have Hard Water?
Based on the name, one could think hard water means water that’s turned to ice, but in reality, it’s tap water that has an unusually high mineral count. Hard water ... -
Fall Plumbing Tips
The weather has cooled down, leaves have changed color, it’s beautiful...and it’s officially fall. While you enjoy this great weather, keep in mind that winter is just around the corner ... -
Stinky Bathroom Smells…Ewww!
What is that awful smell wafting out of the bathroom? Although bathrooms can be pretty stinky places, chances are that if you smell a strong sewage odor, the smell is ... -
Is it time to replace my toilet?
Although your toilet is probably something you use frequently, it’s not really something you think about often until something goes wrong. Just like all the other things in your home, ... -
Important Basic Plumbing Knowledge
You never know when a plumbing issue will pop up, but some basic knowledge of how your plumbing system works can help save you from water damage and spending a ...