There is an entire market built around do-it-yourself home repair. Lowe's Home Depot, and Ace Hardware all offer basically anything and everything you need to repair or replace a malfunctioning or broken fixture in your home. While some jobs may be quick and easy, others tend to me much more complex. DIY jobs can be very fulfilling. You identify the problem, purchase the repair kit or replacement parts, and install it yourself. Everything is back to normal, and you have a sense of accomplishment as an added bonus. But it almost never goes this smoothly. You can make mistakes at ...
Read MoreClogs make up a large portion of calls plumbers receive. People will try various little tricks to try and get the liquid flowing in their drain or toilet and when that doesn't work, they call in the professionals. Many clogs are simply due to people flushing things down the toilet or drain that don't belong there. Because they have always done so or because they grew up watching a family member do it, they assume it's fine for the plumbing system. Nothing could be further from the truth. One substance which a large percentage of people think is ok to ...
Read MoreIn 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 ...
Read MoreNobody 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 ...
Read MoreModern 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 ...
Read MoreIf 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 ...
Read MoreLife is getting more expensive. There is no denying that. You can see that the price of everything has dramatically risen in the last few years. This fact has people searching for ways that they can save money around the home. We created this article to compile a short list of ways the average person can save money in their home in regards to plumbing. These tips may seem like common sense to some people or even no that big of a deal others, but we guarantee you that if you follow them, a great deal of money will be ...
Read MoreWe have all at some point in our life used a faucet and when turning it on or off heard the pipes groan or vibrate. It’s a bit unsettling and instantly makes you think that something is going to break. After a few times of it happening with no major consequences you tend to get used to it. Or at the very least, it no longer freaks you out. But, what causes the pipes to make those noises in the first place? There are a multiple reasons pipes can make noises such as groaning or rattling. In this article we ...
Read MoreFixing your own home plumbing can be something simple or it can be something very challenging. There are two variables in this equation. The first and most important is what sort of plumbing issue you have. If it is something as simple as a lose pipe which is allowing liquids to drip, most anyone can handle this with a wrench and some elbow grease. The second variable is the skill level of the homeowner. Is working on plumbing something this person has done previously? Did they work in the industry? Maybe they took some courses in trade school. The degrees ...
Read MoreIt's a terrible feeling to be taking a shower and have to stand in dirty water that is not draining. In fact, it feels very counter-productive. You are cleaning your body at the same time you are standing in dirty water. Shower drains deal with the largest amount of water of any drain in your home. Showers typically last 10 minutes on average and the average shower uses 2 gallons per minute. That's 20 gallons of water per shower. The average household showers several times per day combined. It is not uncommon for 100 gallons or more of water to ...
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