Plumbing Blog
If you look around your home or in the plumbing section of a home improvement store, you may be surprised at how many different types of pipes there are. Why isn’t there just one material if they’re all doing the
Do you consider yourself handy or a DIY enthusiast? Then you don’t mind fixing minor plumbing issues when they come along, which is great. If you plan on doing any projects that involve metal plumbing (pipes and fittings), then you’ll
It’s nicknamed the “porcelain throne,” but the truth is we don’t give our toilet the royal treatment. Far too often, we flush items that have no business going down the toilet drain. This can lead to all sorts of plumbing
Long-distance running can be very beneficial for your health. But if you’re toilet is running for a long period of time, it’s rarely a good thing. When you hear the tank constantly refilling or running when not in use, something
You may enjoy using the garbage disposal in your kitchen but that doesn’t mean you want to watch your hard-earned money go down the drain. The average service life of a garbage disposal unit is 8-15 years, which mostly pertains
A flooded basement can be one of the worst nightmares for homeowners. If you have a finished basement, water can ruin flooring, walls, furniture, and any other items near the floor. Even if your basement is unfinished, standing water can
The history of clay pipes is long and rather impressive. The first known urban plumbing system was in Babylonia around 4000 BC and utilized clay pipes. Even at recent as the 1990s, clays was a popular material for municipal plumbing
When shopping for toilet paper, there are more choices than ever before. How do you choose one for your home? Do you have a favorite brand for comfort or do you grab whatever is least expensive at the store? We’re
Any way you can cut down on your water use is good for the environment and can save your business money. Whether you’re running a restaurant or have a small office space, the bathrooms – especially the men’s room –
“Out of sight, out of mind.” That’s usually how most homeowners approach plumbing issues. Since most of the pipes and features are hidden behind walls, ceilings, or floors, we can’t always see a problem developing. One area where that is
