Homes that use well water are more susceptible to water quality issues. Municipal water is regulated by the EPA, so it’s required to meet certain specifications. For example, iron isn’t allowed to be in the municipal water supply. Municipal water also has to be completely balanced at 7 pH. Here in Virginia, you own the […]
Plumbing horror stories are a peculiar topic—these things don’t happen often, but if they happen to you, they’ll change your life. Plumbing isn’t something you want to mess around with. It involves water and sewage, which have the potential to do a tremendous amount of damage to someone’s home. Here are a couple of horror […]
We get an influx of certain types of calls once springtime comes around. These are some of the different types of issues that we hear people running into most often. Hose Faucets First is hose faucets on the outside of the house. Most people have frost free hose faucets. If the hoses aren’t disconnected, if […]
You’ve probably heard the saying that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. That can be taken from a different perspective depending on whether you’re the father or the child. I think one of the reasons why this saying is true is because of the valuable traits that parents instill in their children from […]
Back around Thanksgiving we talked about how the holiday season typically means more people are going to be in your home. That might lead to a clogged toilet if you’re not careful. This time, let’s talk about what should and shouldn’t be flushed down the toilet. If everyone in your home knows these easy-to-follow pointers on […]
Homeowners have drastically different needs from a business owner. Commercial businesses really view their problems as just an expense that needs to be taken care of. Homeowners, on the other hand, usually don’t have the resources that a business does from a financial standpoint. So why do we choose to only work with residential customers? […]
Toilets are obviously a very important part of the plumbing system (and even the entire home). Here are three common toilet problems that we receive calls about on a regular basis. #1. The toilet leaks at the base and/or it’s loose to the floor. If you sit on the toilet and you hear a squishing […]
If a homeowner hasn’t flushed out the water heater in more than two years, does that mean that it isn’t worth doing at all? That might be a little bit of a harsh statement, but it does ring true in some cases. It could be a good idea to give it a try anyway. Here’s […]
I’m glad that I get to experience what it’s like to be a plumber. Even though I experience some hard challenges, there are some really rewarding aspects that make it all worthwhile. The best part is that we’re in an industry that’s essential to the health and safety of the human race. (Sewage and unclean […]
The holiday season is quickly approaching. This is the time of year when you get to relax with loved ones and enjoy happy festivities. You might not think about it, but your home’s plumbing system is also affected by the holidays. When your friends and family come to stay over, your house’s facilities are going […]
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