What's worse than a major home maintenance disaster? Try several major home maintenance disasters at once. When a house's water pipes freeze, the situation is not as simple as calling a plumber. A 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding, serious … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Pipes Freeze – and Steps to Take If They Do
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5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Plumbing Disasters
This holiday season you may have multiple guests over for dinner, a large Christmas party, or out of town family and friends who come to stay for an extended period of time. The last thing you need is a holiday plumbing disaster like a clogged drain, a cold shower, or non-functioning bathroom … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Plumbing Disasters
Why You Should Give a Crap About Your Plumbing System
The plumbing system in your home gets used constantly. Every time you take a shower, wash your hands, do the laundry, run your dish washer, go to the bathroom, water the garden... Well, you get the idea. While you may not think about where the water comes from and how it gets to its final … [Read more...] about Why You Should Give a Crap About Your Plumbing System
It Came From the Drain! Be afraid. Be very afraid.
There is nothing more terrifying than watching as a bowl full of (dirty) toilet water threatens to rise up, flow out of the bowl, and cascade onto your bathroom floor. At first sight, you think, “Oh, I hope it stops,” and then the real panic sets in: “Oh, no — it’s definitely not stopping.” But … [Read more...] about It Came From the Drain! Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Winter Weather Is Coming – Protect Your Pipes From Freezing
Winter weather can lead to freezing pipes that can possibly burst, which can cause flooding and costly water damage to your home. What causes the pipes to burst? Water expands as it freezes, which puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter how … [Read more...] about Winter Weather Is Coming – Protect Your Pipes From Freezing