4 Simple Ways To Improve Your Water Heater’s Efficiency
Would you be surprised to learn that the water heater consumes 18 % of the average home’s energy bills? This puts your water heater in second place for energy use, just behind your HVAC system. So finding easy ways to reduce your water heater’s energy usage is a great way to cut back your overall […]
How To Prepare For The Plumbing Inspection When You Are Selling Your Home
When you are getting ready to sell your home, scheduling a plumbing inspection can save you a lot of time and frustration. Every house must undergo a complete examination when being sold, and one of the main focal points to this lengthy process is the plumbing inspection. But you can eliminate any surprises and even […]
How To Prevent A Costly Sewage Back-Up
When asked about their biggest plumbing fear, almost every homeowner will quickly respond with the same answer. A sewage back-up seems to be every homeowner’s worst nightmare. Plumbing leaks and other issues are troublesome and can create some stress. But just the thought of the potential contamination of raw sewage in your home is enough […]
Why Is There Sewage In My Bathtub?
Few things are more shocking or annoying than walking into your bathroom to discover the smell of sewage. Your first instinct is to inspect your toilet. But when that provides no answers, you are forced to follow your nose. And sadly, it might lead you to your shower or bathtub, which is quite alarming. But […]
Why Does My Toilet Always Smell Bad?
Nothing is worse than walking into your bathroom and finding a foul odor. At first, you might think that the odor is telling you that it is time to clean your toilet. But even after cleaning it inside and out, you can still smell that nagging odor. You might be tempted to try to cover […]
Trenchless vs. Standard Sewer Line Repair: Pros & Cons
A clogged sewer line is not a problem that will solve itself or go away if you ignore it. Instead, the problem will continue to worsen until you finally discover that raw sewage and dirty water are backing up into your home. And at that point, you will be forced to deal with this annoying […]
Top 5 Sewer Problems Homeowners Should Understand
Most homeowners never give a thought to their home’s sewer pipes until they have a problem. But by that time, it is too late to take preventative measures to eliminate nasty sewage backups or to recognize when a problem is beginning. Once you find sewage backing up into yourhome, or leaking into your yard, a […]
Will Bath Bombs Clog My Home’s Drains?
Sometimes after a long hard day, you want to relax and unwind in the comfort of a warm bath. And the only thing better than that is to add a little fizz and a sweet aroma to your bath. One big bath bomb can wash away the troubles of even the worst day and leave […]
How To Maintain Your Water Heater To Extend Its Life
Your water heater provides an invaluable service to your home unless you are happy taking cold showers and washing dishes in cold water. But without a little bit of TLC from time to time, you could wake up to no hot water in your home, and an unexpected expense for a new unit. Fortunately, as […]
What Homeowners Need To Know About Tankless Water Heaters
Many homeowners are under the impression that residential tankless water heaters are somewhat new to the market. And because they have not got much real-world testing, they could be a less reliable option. But the reality is that these innovative water heaters have been functioning in homes across the country for over 20 years. And […]