If you are looking for improvements to do to your home, the plumbing in your home is an area with a lot of room for improvement. There are things like filtration systems that can give you better water quality and reduce hard water problems, efficient water heater upgrades, and energy-efficient improvements like insulating lines and replacing fixtures. Here are some of the plumbing improvements for your home that are worth the investment: Read More»
You did it! You officially purchased your first home. You just did something huge. Not everyone achieves the dream of homeownership. But now that you’re the proud owner of a new home, what kind of upkeep should you be aware of? For starters, there’s that septic tank…
The septic system is part of your property. If it isn’t well maintained, it could very easily hurt the resale value of your home. Read More»
Does your toilet tank mysteriously seem to turn on and refill itself at random intervals, even when it has been a long while since you’ve used it? Don’t call in the ghost hunters just yet. It’s not a ghost or goblin causing this phantom flushing – it’s a leak in your toilet tank. Here’s a closer look at what this problem entails and how to fix it.
How does a leaky tank lead to phantom flushing? Read More»
Your pet is undoubtedly an extension of the family and just like any other family member, your pet can easily wreak havoc on your home. This is especially the case when it comes to your plumbing system. Learning how to care for your pet without putting your plumbing system at risk is important.
Careful Digging
For dogs that enjoy digging in the backyard, owners need to be watchful of how deep they go. Read More»
Doing your own home plumbing repairs is a great way to save money. However, if you don’t know how to properly connect water supplies and waste lines, you’ll just end up with leaks in the future and more repairs. Here are a few tricks for properly connecting pipes the first time that you can use the next time you do a plumbing repair job.
#1 Secure Threaded Joints Twice
Threaded pipes and fitting are especially prone to leaks if they are not sealed correctly. Read More»
