What To Expect When Repiping Your Home

If your pipes are old, deteriorating, and causing issues with your plumbing, then repiping is not something you should put off or avoid. As soon as you begin to notice signs that your pipes should be replaced, you should call a repipe plumbing specialist before the damage gets worse. Replacing all or some of the… Read more »

4 Warning Signs of a Concrete Slab Leak

Not all water leaks are created equal. There are small leaks that might show themselves readily with pooling water or a drop in water pressure. Then, there are the scarier leaks that lurk underneath the foundation of your home and hide most signs of their existence until they’re ready to do some serious damage. When… Read more »

How To Properly Unclog a Drain

Clogged drains are a common household issue most people encounter at one point or another. They’re not a particularly serious problem most of the time, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t annoying. Fortunately, a lot of the time a clog is something you can handle on your own quickly and inexpensively—as long as you know… Read more »

Preventative Plumbing Maintenance Tips to Save You Money & Headache Down the Line

Most people don’t have the time, expertise, or, frankly, the desire to fix plumbing problems on their own. Unless it’s a quick snake or tightening of a pipe, many homeowners prefer to leave any plumbing work to a specialist. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with this approach. In fact, most of the time, letting a… Read more »

High Water Bill? Here are 4 Potential Culprits

Most responsible home owners keep close track of their various bills each month. Certain utility costs can be expected to fluctuate based on the time of year, such as a higher gas bill in the winter from heating or higher electric bill in the summer from air conditioning. But unless you add a new appliance… Read more »

3 Plumbing Problems to Watch Out for in Hot Weather

Though it may feel like spring is just beginning to get underway, summer will be here before you know it. Especially here in California, it doesn’t take long for the temperatures to skyrocket. After years of living here, you’re probably accustomed to the spring and summer heat. Unfortunately, the same is not always true for… Read more »

What to Do While You’re Waiting for an Emergency Plumber

Sometimes, a water leak begins slow and steady. While this may be an annoying problem to discover, it at least gives you ample opportunity to have a plumber come out and fix it before it becomes a bigger, more expensive issue. Unfortunately, the signs of a water leak don’t always emerge gradually. Sometimes, the first… Read more »

Galvanized Pipes: What They Are & Why You Need to Replace Them

Most people don’t give their plumbing a second thought until there’s a problem. Plumbing problems don’t always start off small and harmless though. That’s why it’s important to be proactive where you can when it comes to your home’s plumbing system. If you live in an older home, one thing you can do to prevent… Read more »

Signs of Household Mold Growth You Shouldn’t Ignore

When your house springs a leak, your first instinct should be to fix it up or call a plumber. Unfortunately, not every homeowner will take a water leak seriously or make it a priority, especially if it seems small. If you don’t address a water leak though, it can have some potentially dangerous consequences—and mold… Read more »