In our lifelong mission to maintain a clean and healthy home, we strive to keep our surfaces free from dust, sweep up dirty floors, and regularly wash linens — yet, many people forget about the less superficial tasks, lurking beneath
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
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
How to Tackle Your Home’s Problematic Drains
Your home’s plumbing system can be compared to a tree, where your main sewer line is the trunk and all secondary lines are the branches. Secondary drain lines include your kitchen, laundry, lavatory or shower. Your primary line is your
4 Plumbing Tips to Get your Home Ready for Spring
Spring is here and now is the perfect time to tackle your Spring home maintenance checklist. We have some tips to help you get started so you can have a fun and relaxing springtime. Outdoor Irrigation: Check your sprinkler system
Thanksgiving Tips to Avoid a Kitchen Sink Stoppage
With the holidays here, there’s often a lot more cooking going on in the kitchen. With that being said, it’s important to be cautious of what items you put down the kitchen sink and garbage disposer. See our list below
Ideal’s “Lucky” Culture – An (Almost) Diamond Disaster!
March is a month that brings an extra spotlight on the word “luck.” My definition of luck is what happens when good fortune meets preparation. My observation of lucky people is they are doers – they get things done. They
FREE Live Music and Family Fun at Allied Gardens First Fridays The next Allied Gardens First Fridays Summer Concert in the Park is just around the corner. Grab your lawn chairs, bring a picnic, and get ready to meet your 
Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical Named Winner of 2023 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics in San Diego (San Diego, CA – September 15, 2023) Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) has named Ideal Plumbing Heating