Plumbing News and Tips

Got a clogged sewer line? You probably know how much of a headache this can be! Although it doesn’t pose an immediate threat to your house, a backed-up sewer line can cause thousands of dollars in damage. It can damage your floors, walls, basement, furniture, plumbing, and electrical systems. This disaster is not just expensive –…

Your water heater is a workhorse. It’s often overlooked, but it is a necessity in your home. Do you want a nice, hot shower? How about hot water to wash dishes or clothes? None of that is possible without a water heater.  Like any appliance, a water heater needs regular maintenance and some TLC to…

There is nothing more unsanitary than a shower that fills with water because the bathtub won’t drain. This means that all of the dirt, germs, and soap scum that you have tried to clean off is just left to fester. The standing water from a bathtub drain that isn’t working properly will also make your…

DIY water heater repair is an excellent way to save a little money if you know what you are doing. That simply isn’t the case for most homeowners. A poor job may damage your heater, leading to a costly replacement. If you aren’t sure, don’t even try. The challenges to pulling off a successful water…

A storm drain, which is sometimes known as a catch basin, is essentially used to collect water run-off from rainwater while channeling it out and away from buildings, yards, parking lots, or other areas where it might pool and potentially cause damage. Clogged storm drains negate this function, and if not taken care of quickly,…

Storm and roof gutter drains are an integral part of our homes. They help us control and remove most of the water that comes into our home from outside sources such as storms and heavy rain and it also helps to keep the water out of our crawl spaces. However, the importance of these two…