How To Increase Water Pressure In Your House

How To Increase Water Pressure In Your House

January 20, 2017 | 1 Comment

Taking a bath with low water pressure can be a great inconvenience. In the morning, it will take you longer to shower than on normal days. After a long day, taking a bath with low water pressure can be incredibly unsatisfying. Despite the inconvenience, this can cause, people still learn to live with it and take it as normal after some time. However, when you have friends or relatives coming over for a weekend stay, you should ensure that the water pressure in your house does not embarrass you. In any case, your visitors deserve better. How to increase water
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How to Save Money on Plumbing Renovations

How to Save Money on Plumbing Renovations

January 5, 2017 | Comments Off on How to Save Money on Plumbing Renovations

Going over the budget is the biggest fear that people have when planning plumbing renovations. It is important to keep costs to a minimum when planning renovations to ensure you get everything done. Here are a few tips from a plumbing expert that can help you get the quality you desire within your budget estimates. Keep Everything in the Same Spot Keep movement to a minimum when conducting renovations for your kitchen or bathroom. Moving everything around may mean that you have to tear down walls and rip apart the flooring. The result will be higher costs due to the
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Common Plumbing Terms

Common Plumbing Terms

December 14, 2016 | Comments Off on Common Plumbing Terms

A plumbing system is any system that is used to deliver water to various applications. Plumbing is mainly for heating and cooling, removing waste products, and ensuring water is delivered to houses efficiently. To deliver water, various gadgets are used including pipes, tanks, fixtures, and valves among other things. Plumbing Services Plumbing services are needed for both commercial and residential purposes. For commercial purposes, plumbing can be used in the various ways: Smoke testing Repair and maintenance of gutter lines Testing of fire hydrant Repair of lift stations Piping of medical gases Clearing of sewer lines Replacement of water lines
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3 Common Winter Plumbing Problems and How to Fix Them

3 Common Winter Plumbing Problems and How to Fix Them

November 9, 2016 | Comments Off on 3 Common Winter Plumbing Problems and How to Fix Them

The winter months are a wonderful time full of family and celebrations. However, with the dropping temperatures and increased use of kitchens and hot water, the winter brings unforeseen plumping issues that may be hassle during the holidays. Here are the most common winter plumbing problems, and the best ways to prevent them or fix them after they have occurred. Grease & Food Particle Clogged Drains During the Holidays, households are on average cooking and eating more often. Lots of households will have large parties or families over for celebrations. The celebrations require a lot more work in the kitchen.
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Why You Should Wrap Your Outside Pipes During the Winter

Why You Should Wrap Your Outside Pipes During the Winter

October 28, 2016 | 1 Comment

One of the preventative measures that many homeowners fail to take that can cost them big bucks is winterizing their exposed pipes. When the temperature plunges below the freezing point of water, pipes in unheated portions of the house or outside the house can freeze and crack because the water inside them expands. Burst pipes cause expensive leaks that can cost a great deal of money for a plumber to fix, according to the American Red Cross. Even slow leaks inside the walls can result in mold damage. The problem needs to be addressed even if you live in the
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Immediate Steps to Take When You Have a Water Leak

Immediate Steps to Take When You Have a Water Leak

October 25, 2016 | Comments Off on Immediate Steps to Take When You Have a Water Leak

Immediate Steps to Take When You Have a Water Leak Everyone at some point in their lives will experience and have to deal with a water leak in their home. It is one of those inevitable things that is bound to happen at least once for a home owner or renter. In fact, water damage due to water leaks is quite common and can be found in many homes and apartments. Read on to find out what to do when a water leak strikes. Act Quickly When you discover a leak you’ll want to act quickly in order to avoid
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Can I replace my tub on my own?

Can I replace my tub on my own?

September 28, 2016 | Comments Off on Can I replace my tub on my own?

Replacing the tub is a great way to improve the look and feel of your bathroom. Swapping one thing out for another seems like a simple enough home improvement project, but it may not be one you want to attempt on your own. While you might save a few bucks by trying to complete this project yourself, this is a job where it’s probably best to call in the pros. What to think about before attempting this project on your own: If you decide to do this project on your own, it’s important that you fully research and understand the
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How to Choose the Right Plumber

How to Choose the Right Plumber

September 20, 2016 | 14 Comments

Plumbers aren’t professionals homeowners need on a regular basis. When emergency strikes, however, it pays to seek the right professional for the job. When water is spurting like a geyser or a room is flooded, homeowners are paralyzed. They can’t think how to choose the right plumber for the situation. Part of that paralysis is the realization that broken plumbing could result in other failures in the future. The health and safety of the family are also at risk. In an effort to help homeowners, we’ve compiled a few points to consider when searching for the right plumber for your
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How to Prevent and Fix a Clogged Drain

How to Prevent and Fix a Clogged Drain

July 25, 2016 | Comments Off on How to Prevent and Fix a Clogged Drain

  Sink and shower drains are easily clogged from debris, food and hair. In particular, when there are ladies in the household, expect a shower drain or bathroom drain to collect longer hair. Buildup in kitchen drains is more of the food and grease variety. Renters, homeowners and landlords can benefit from learning how to address a clogged drain themselves before turning to the services of a professional plumber. Understand more on how slow and clogged drains can be avoided and resolved. Prevent a Clogged Drain Those using kitchen sinks should never pour grease, cooking oil into a drain. Avoid
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Tired Of Cold Showers? Tankless Water Heaters Might Be Your Solution

Tired Of Cold Showers? Tankless Water Heaters Might Be Your Solution

July 25, 2016 | Comments Off on Tired Of Cold Showers? Tankless Water Heaters Might Be Your Solution

  If you’ve had it with getting stuck in a lukewarm shower at the end of a long day, you might be considering a tankless water heater as the solution to your water heater woes. If you’ve got a bit of money to invest in your plumbing and your not afraid of a few electrical modifications, a tankless water heater can definitely be a great investment in your home, with the added benefit of increased storage space and reduced electrical costs over the long run. The lure of having endless hot water on demand—not to mention your closet space back,
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