It can be a good thing or a bad thing when someone wants to do a job around the house. If you don’t know what you’re doing, more than likely you’re going to have a bad experience. How can you decide whether or not to do a project on your own? Simply be honest with […]
Plumbing can really cause a major catastrophe in your home. If homeowners are educated about a few key areas, they will feel a lot less stress in the case of an emergency plumbing situation. Here are the top 5 things you should know about your plumbing. 1. Know how to cut off the water supply. […]
Is there anything I should do to maintain my septic system? Yes. You should do something to grow bacteria in your septic system, because that’s what makes it work. How do I winterize plumbing in areas that are exposed to cold weather? Depending on what kind of plumbing it is, the most effective way to […]
It can be very annoying to keep your toilet bowl looking shiny and clean. You might tend to get a water ring right where the water sits, especially with older toilets. If you do a few easy things, it’s possible to keep your toilet looking great with minimal effort. 1. Flush your toilet regularly. The […]
Every now and again, we step away from our plumbing to have a little fun. There are a lot of interesting activities to do here in Roanoke. I’ll give you my top 5, but beware I do have two young children, so this list is going to be geared a little bit more towards younger […]
I’m a handy person who grew up in the technical trade. I know plumbing inside and out, so I’m quite confident with my skill level. I wouldn’t hire anybody else to do my plumbing as long as I have the capability of doing it myself. Even though I’m skilled with this particular field, there are […]
When it comes to regularly checking your plumbing system, there are a few things you can do yourself. However, there are also things that you should leave to a qualified professional. Here’s what to keep in mind in order to make sure your plumbing maintenance is well taken care of. Professional Inspection When we do […]
Plumbing is something that I’m very passionate about. If you’ve listened to my podcast or read previous blog posts, you know that I grew up in the plumbing industry. I didn’t really choose plumbing—it chose me. As a young person in high school, you’re probably investigating what you want to do in the future. You […]
We’ve all become somewhat aware of the current water situation in Flint, Michigan. It’s a very complicated case pertaining to who’s responsible and what homeowners can do. First, let’s go into detail about the three grades of water. Utility grade water – This is water that you can use to wash your car, fill up […]
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