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Lead in Water Pipes: Should I Be Worried About This?
The majority of us are probably familiar with the hazards of lead, a substance that can be particularly dangerous to children and pregnant women. Lead is a trace mineral that occurs in the earth’s crust in small amounts. While it has some beneficial applications, it can be harmful to people and animals, causing health problems.…
Best Plumbing Upgrades Your Master Bathroom Needs!
If you’ve been entertaining yourself with HGTV and The Property Brothers, chances are you have been thinking about that master bathroom upgrade for a while now. And we can’t blame you! From wanting a big, luxurious rainfall shower head, to having beautiful new faucets, our list can go on and on (and on!). But, which…
How To: Avoid Brown Water In Your Pipes!
Just imagine a hot summer California day and going to your kitchen to grab some water. But just when you are about to take the first sip of that tap water, AH! You realize that the water is brown! What’s happening to your faucet and pipelines? Is it dangerous to drink brown water? And most…
How To: Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter
Ah, winter. Nothing beats winter. The cold, being in front of a fireplace, drinking a hot chocolate, and being close to relatives. What’s not so cool about winter? Having frozen pipes! So, how can you prevent them this winter? Frozen Pipes: Why does this happen? In the majority of the country, winter makes temperature…
Reasons You Should Have a Plumbing Inspection Before Buying A House!
Finding that perfect home for your family is everyone’s dream! But, finding that your new dream home has various plumbing issues, not so dreamy! Having a plumbing inspection before buying your future home is very important and should be one of the first things on your checklist! Check out these top 3 things you should…
Ways You Can Lower Your Water Bill
There is nothing as satisfying as being able to lower your bills and debt, especially if you need that extra money! But, being able to save money and save the earth, there’s nothing quite like it! Here are 5 ways you can lower your water bill and save water! Repair Leaks Drip-drop. Hearing…
Common Plumbing Problems & How To Prevent Them!
You never know how much you really need a plumber until your faucet starts dripping or your toilet gets clogged and you seem to run out of options! But, let’s rewind here for a second. Did you know that many plumbing problems can be prevented and fixed in time before needing to call for an…
What Temperature Should a Hot Water Heater Be Set At?
“This bathwater is so hot you could even boil potatoes in here!” Whether you do it for your skin or just to relax after a hard day at work (or with the kids!), most people love a warm shower or bath at the end of a long day! But some of us go a…
Reasons Why You Should Clean Your Septic Tank
How often do you clean your roof? Or how often do you clean your garage and your house? These are some things we do very often because, one, we don’t want our house to be dirty and, two, we don’t want our family and friends (and neighbors!) to talk badly about the state of our…
Why call a professional plumber instead of DIY?
“Honey! The sink is leaking!” How many times have you heard that cry for help? And, be honest here, how many times have you tried to fix it and then called a plumbing company? Yeah, we’ve heard that story many times. And every time we ask why, they always answer the same thing: “It looked…