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#1: Your family has grown. This is a clear problem. However, it might not just be that your family has added a few new members. It might also be that your family has grown up. If more people are using hot water, or if more …

Are you aware of the plumbing issues that many people confront when they move into older homes? There are a few things you should know before moving into an older house regardless of its exquisite charm and character. Purchasing an old house as a “fixer-upper” …

A leaky toilet is a frustrating problem. It can cause water damage to your bathroom, can be a huge waste of water, and create a large mess to clean up. Below are 7 common causes of a leaky toilet, and what you can do if …

A simple definition of water hardness is the amount of dissolved minerals in the water. Hard water is very high in dissolved minerals, mostly calcium and magnesium. There are no serious adverse health problems associated with drinking hard water, but it typically does not taste …

This is a very common plumbing problem, and it can affect bathroom and kitchen sinks. These two sinks are used on a daily basis in our homes, and they will collect hair, debris, and soap build-up over time. The bathroom sink is usually the one …

Chances are your kitchen sink has been plugged at one point or another. The most likely culprit for kitchen sink clogs is the accumulation of food debris, especially hard foods like eggshells and coffee grounds, or greasy and fatty foods. It is always a good …

So your garbage disposal isn’t working. What should you do? First things first, never reach your hands into the garbage disposal. Though this likely will not result in a need for amputation (like the Hollywood movies suggest), it can cause injury and significant bruising. Let’s …

This is one of the most common calls we get – customers have noticed water under the sink and it is leaking into their cabinets! This is a common occurrence because it is one part of the plumbing system that is clearly visible to the …

Drinking tap water is important because it is great on the environment and reduces the amount of plastic bottles going to the landfill. But, it is just as important, if not more important, to have great tasting and healthy water coming out of your taps …

Hard water plagues around 85% of homes in the United States. Though it is not harmful to drink, it can be detrimental to the piping system and the appliances throughout your home by creating scale buildup. It can also negatively affect the softness and overall …