A flooded home is something no owner wants to face. It can be disastrous and expensive and take a great amount of time to get everything sorted out. A sump pump can help you withstand the storms of never-ending rain and rising water. A sump pump moves water from the basement to the outside ofCONTINUE READING »
The average storage tank water heater lasts 12-15 years. Like all averages, some last much shorter and others much longer. If there’s one single thing you can do to assure the longevity of your water heater, it’s to have the anode rod(s) inspected periodically and replaced when necessary. Anode rods are made of magnesium, aluminumCONTINUE READING »
What is the difference between water softening, filtering and purifying? Some people use those terms almost interchangeably, but they attack different problems with different technologies. Water softeners: These products deal with “hard water,” which basically means your water supply has an excess of minerals like magnesium and calcium. If you notice white chalky deposits insideCONTINUE READING »
A recent survey caught my eye detailing what Americans most want in their homes. They surveyed 10,000 households and found one of the top things people desired was age related features for the bathroom. Between now and 2020, the number of households headed by a person 65 and older is expected to grow 10 timesCONTINUE READING »
It’s that time when we resolve to be better people in the coming year. May I suggest that you also incorporate the following resolutions to your home plumbing systems for 2015. Stop Wasting Water. According to the EPA, leaks account for an average of 10,000 gallons of water wasted in the home every year. That’sCONTINUE READING »
Many of you are pretty handy with tools and like to save money doing your own repair work around the house. We all like to save money and if you are capable of repairing or installing your own plumbing devices, go ahead and tackle the job. But be forewarned. Hardly a week goes by whenCONTINUE READING »
“FOG” is plumbing industry shorthand for “fats, oil & grease.” FOG provides our company with a lot of business over the winter holidays yet nothing but headaches for you. Many of you celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas with traditional holiday feasts that include turkey, ham, gravy, stuffing and deliciously gooey desserts. Tasty as these dishes mayCONTINUE READING »
Going “green” with sustainable plumbing products and techniques is not very hard or expensive. Government regulations now require the installation of water and energy saving plumbing products in newly built homes. Many adults who visit parents find themselves using the same toilets, faucets, showerheads, etc., that they grew up with as children. This may beCONTINUE READING »
We were doing some work in your neighborhood and noticed a problem with your driveway/roof/siding/whatever. Since our guy is already there we can do the repair for a bargain price.” This pitch or some variation is a signature of rip-offs who prey on homeowners, especially the elderly. They commonly show up after storms, often knockingCONTINUE READING »
If counting sheep doesn’t put you to sleep, you may want to try imagining all of the different kinds of faucets available. A plumbing showroom may have hundreds of different models on display with varied designs, materials, colors and styles. You can buy a faucet for under $100 or spend thousands of dollars for aCONTINUE READING »
