Healthy drains are a crucial piece of any working plumbing system. Blocked drains aren’t only messy and unappealing, they can also lead to various severe problems — such as the prevalence of bacteria and germs, and even structural damage. Experts
Are Garbage Disposals Environmentally Friendly?
Of all the convenient kitchen inventions over the years, garbage disposals rank up there as one of the best. When you’ve got some icky food waste that you’d rather not have stinking up your trash cans, it’s easy to simply
Questions To Ask Your Plumber
When it comes time to think about hiring a plumber, there’s a ton of things to consider: plumbing cost, what sort of work needs to be done, if you’ll need a small or extensive installation, and more. Although it may
San Diego Plumbing Problems
The unfortunate truth is that all homeowners will encounter a problem with their plumbing at one time or another – but when you’re living in an intense Mediterranean climate, the repercussions of that problem can grow larger than you imagined.
Federally Mandated Water Heater Changes go into Effect April 16, 2015 NAECA | National Appliance Energy Conservation Act
Enacted in 1975, National Appliance Energy Conservation Act creates uniform efficiency standards for certain household appliances, including refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers, clothes dryers and water heaters. The NAECA first addressed water heater efficiency in 1990, and it has had updates
5 Things to Never Put Down the Garbage Disposal
In 1927, architect John W. Hammes from Racine, Wisconsin, introduced the garbage disposal to the world. This new invention, which went to market in 1938, gave homeowners the ability to chop up large bits of food waste to easily pass
How to Fix a Running Toilet
A running toilet may seem like a small annoyance, but it can lead to a bloated bill and lots of wasted water. Fortunately, fixing a running toilet is something you can probably take care of on your own. Here we’ll
7 Tips to Prepare Your Plumbing for Colder Weather
The harshness of winter often comes without warning and doesn’t just wreak havoc on the roads. It can cause some major headaches at home, too, especially when it comes to plumbing systems. Avoid dealing with plumbing difficulties this winter by
How to Unclog a Drain with a Snake
A clogged drain can be a frustrating occurrence, but that doesn’t mean it has to be time-consuming and costly as well. With a little bit of know-how you can unclog a drain yourself, in no time flat. A snake, or drain auger, is
What To Do If Your Bathroom Floods
We all fear the day our bathroom floods. If a toilet runs over or a pipe breaks, it can quickly turn into nightmare. Just as it’s important to understand how to change a tire, knowing what to do during a
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