1- Prepare the Area & Have your Tools Ready Before you start the removal or installation process, get the area ready for your DIY project. Clear out all contents underneath your kitchen sink and make sure there is enough space to work. As well, make sure to have a towel and bucket ready for any leakage [ … ]
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What to do When Your Toilet Won’t Flush
From time to time, everyone encounters one of the most common and inconvenient plumbing problems: the toilet won’t flush. Sometimes, the problem can easily be identified. Other times, however, the problem can be obscure and leave the toilet unable to be flushed for an indefinite amount of time as people try to find the source of the [ … ]
Read moreStop Your Wet Basement from Becoming a Larger Problem
For homeowners, one of the worst problems to encounter is a wet basement. Whether it be caused by a storm or a leaky appliance, a wet basement is not only an annoyance, it can become a much larger problem, one riddled with mold, mildew and more. The Causes of a Wet Basement Whether a home is [ … ]
Read moreBackflow testing matters – here’s why!
A backflow prevention device is the unsung hero of any safe, reliable plumbing system. While backflow prevention devices come made for a variety of pluming situations, apartments and homes with portable water and septic systems rely on them more to prevent costly damage from waste water reversal. It is important to get yearly backflow testing to [ … ]
Read morePlumbing inspection and why it’s just as important as a home inspection
Just like you hire professionals to conduct a house inspection before you get into a new home, you should also consider a plumbing inspection to avoid potential costly problems. Professional plumbing inspectors are able to detect problems early on, something you may never be able to do on your own. Many times we discover leaks on [ … ]
Read moreHow to Choose a Plumber
[heading]5 Things to Look for and Why they Matter[/heading] The internet has made it easier than ever to choose a service professional such as an electrician, a roofer or a plumber. However, it still pays to take your time when making the final selection. Here are a few helpful things to look for when you need [ … ]
Read moreCommissioned, Hourly or Flat Rate Plumber? Who do I Choose?
When plumbing goes wrong in your home, you usually have to call a plumber to alleviate the situation. The question is whether you should hire a commissioned plumber, an hourly plumber or a flat rate plumber. Often times, a commissioned plumber will use sales tactics to persuade you into purchasing services you do not need, or [ … ]
Read moreHow to Improve Low Water Pressure
For some homeowners, there’s nothing quite as irritating as turning on a faucet or a shower, and finding that the water, while coming out, is pretty much a light flow with no real force behind it. When this happens, it means that you’ve got low water pressure, but just knowing what the symptom of a problem [ … ]
Read moreHow to Solve the Biggest Drain Problems with A Professional Plumber
When it comes to plumbing, not every issue you encounter can—or should—be solved by a visit from a professional. A clogged toilet, for example, would require a plumber to take the same plunger you’d buy at any store, and use it to clear away the blockage and this wouldn’t cost you anything. But then there are [ … ]
Read more4 Tips for A Smooth Kitchen Renovation
One of the biggest changes you can make to any home is remodeling the kitchen, and this can affect a home in many ways. For people who have saved up, or are just moving into a home, this is a chance to finally get a kitchen exactly the way they’ve always wanted it. For the cost-conscious, [ … ]
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