It may not seem like it now, with this unusual cold spell we are having, but Florida is an attractive place to live because of the warm climate. For 10.5 months of the year, the weather is pretty great, and the only complaints are about the heat in the dog days of summer. But everywhere is hot during those months. Living is a pseudo paradise has some downsides though. One of those downsides is corrosion of outdoor plumbing. High water tables and an abundance of rain serve to erode metallic pipes and sewer lines which are exposed to the elements. ...
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Owning a home can be a great thing. Having your own property is a great feeling and is usually a great investment too. But owning a home comes with its own set of drawbacks too. When something breaks you cannot simply jump on the phone with your landlord. You have to fix it yourself or pay a professional to do so. A major cause for home repairs is faulty or failing plumbing. In fact, this is the #1 category as far as home repairs are concerned. We've created this blog in order to share the most common plumbing issues for ...
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Everyone knows who Albert Einstein is. For those that don't, he was a famous physicist who was born in 1879 and died in 1954. He is most famous for his theory of relativity which is summed up as E=MC2. This translates into Energy = Mass X the speed of light squared. It is the fundamental principle which made us understand the how energy and mass are related and unlocked modern physics for the masses. What if I told you that this genus also had a desire to be a plumber? In a candid letter to The Reporter magazine, Einstein dropped ...
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Average U.S. household water bills hit $70 monthly in 2025. As the price of having potable water delivered into your home or business increases it becomes very apparent that every drop counts. The good news? Simple plumbing upgrades can slash your water usage by up to 30% without sacrificing comfort. Here is a short list of some upgrades you can have done (or do yourself) to improve efficiency and save money on your water bill. Install Low-Flow Showerheads and Faucets Showers and faucets account for the majority of your water use. In fact, that number is almost 70%. Low ...
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In any field that has been around for a while, there will be all kinds of myths and wives' tales which accompany it. This hold especially true for the field of plumbing, which is thousands of years old. Modern plumbing usually involves conversation about anything happening in the home. This means pipes and fixtures within your residence which exist to make your life more convenient and sanitary. Let's take a look at some myths associated with plumbing and debunk them together... shall we? Flushable Wipes are Totally Safe to Flush They may advertise them as "flushable", but these materials simply ...
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Nobody wants to have to call a professional to their home to work on a problem. You already know it is going to be an expense before you even make the call. But that is the reality of dealing with complex systems, such as plumbing and electrical. You can do a great deal more damage trying to work on these things yourself vs. hiring a professional. Knowing when to call a professional plumber in Melbourne is important. You can save yourself untold amounts of money by having it done right the first time by a licensed pro. Here are some ...
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Modern plumbing makes the world a better place. It brings in fresh potable water and removes dirty and dangerous wastewater. It's one of the conveniences we take for granted. Whenever something goes wrong with our plumbing, it becomes apparent right away and you suddenly realize just how important it is. Before modern plumbing, humans were forced to live right on (or right near) water sources such as lakes, rivers, springs and streams. Modern plumbing allowed small villages to become towns and cities. Sometimes water is carried many miles from its source before it is used. You may ask yourself "what ...
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Florida is no stranger to disaster. Every year we look down the barrel of oncoming hurricanes and tropical storms. These storms bring with them high winds, flooding, tornados, flying objects and much more. Your home is a barrier to these storms but making sure the internal systems are built to withstand these natural disasters is the only way to go. Understanding Plumbing Vulnerabilities in Disasters Every disaster poses unique challenges to your plumbing system: Floods: Can overwhelm drainage systems, cause sewage backups, or contaminate water supplies. Earthquakes: May crack pipes, dislodge fittings, or disrupt municipal water lines. Hurricanes: Often combine ...
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Updating the look, feel and function of a bathroom in your home is beneficial in many ways. The look and feel breathes new life into the home. It also breathes new value into the home should the owner decide to sell it. Not only does a renovation make a bathroom more aesthetically pleasing but it also makes it more efficient and saves money on electricity and water. The average savings can be measured in hundreds of dollars up to even thousands of dollars. This is done by using more efficient toilets, shower heads and LED lights. So, what does it ...
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If you have lived here for any length of time, you now that getting down to freezing temperatures is very rare. But, you also know it does happen from time to time. This begs the question: Can my pipes freeze here in Central Florida? A complete pipe freeze is very rare. The temps here don't get super cold like they do up north. I'm talking 0-20 degrees range. Extremely low temperatures over prolonged periods of time are how one gets frozen pipes. We rarely face those exact conditions. However, if and when we do expect freezing temperatures, there are ...
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