Now that spring is here, it’s time to think about your springtime plumbing. With the ravages of freeze and thaw cycles that may happen, it’s important to check on a few things to make sure your plumbing will last you for the warmer months — and for years to com...

Toilets are one of the most important features of your household, providing a clean, sanitary way to dispose of waste in your home. Keeping your toilet in working order is very simple and can save you the time and hassle of costly repairs down the line. Some of the m...

Your toilet is one of the most important pieces of technology in your home — it can make or break the experience that you have when at your house. No one wants to deal with a malfunctioning toilet, especially one that begins to overflow. Taking active steps to avoi...

Plumbing systems are complex. You have your drains that lead to important water sources in your home such as your kitchen sink, toilet, shower, and major appliances. You also have your sewer line that is responsible for carrying miscellaneous waste safely away from y...

No one ever wants to deal with the unpleasantness or inconvenience of a clogged toilet. Making sure toilet paper isn’t clogging up the pipes is essential. All toilet paper will eventually break down and dissolve in water. However, the amount of time it takes to bre...

A water heater is a crucial appliance in our homes. You should never ignore signs of a leaking or failing water heater. This could lead to serious and costly water damage in your home. If you start to notice any of the following signs, you should call a water heater ...

Sewer line damage is a serious issue – it can even become a health hazard, if left unresolved. In many cases, it’s possible to repair damaged or leaky sewer lines without replacing the entire system. Other times, however, replacement may be the most reasonable op...

Although we all know that water heaters are important, not everyone understands exactly how they work. Or, more specifically, not everyone realizes that there’s more than one kind of water heater. What are these types, and how do they differ from one another? The ...

If your last shower involved water pooling around your feet—or worse, gray or black sludge coming out of the drain—your beauty and cleaning products may be to blame. Read on to learn which products to skip, which products are safe substitutes, and how to handle a...