Whether you’ve been living in an outdated home or are considering selling your home, updating the bathroom can prove to be one of the best financial decisions you can make. If you’re staying put, you can more efficiently design the space, increasing the room or just making it work better for your needs. Updating a bathroom also greatly increases the value of your home, so when you go to sell it, you can get top dollar. People looking for a new home are typically most concerned about the kitchen and bathrooms. Doing a complete kitchen remodel is very expensive, so ...
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Stubborn kitchen clogs can happen due to a variety of reasons. One of the most troublesome is when grease or liquid fat goes down the drain. When grease or fat is hot, it is a liquid and it makes sense to think it would go down the drain just like water does. However, grease and fat start to solidify as they cool, and when they travel down pipes which are cool, they start to slowly stick to the inside of the pipes. This is even more evident with iron pipes. (more…)
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RO simply stands for reverse osmosis, and this type of appliance works by cleaning water in the home before it comes out of the tap, making it more palatable. These systems take out all kinds of inorganic solids and decrease the amount of salt found in the water. It works by using a membrane which the water is pushed through before it exits the tap. Purification levels are upwards of 98%, creating great tasting water and a lower salt content which is healthier for many individuals. (more…)
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As any homeowner knows, issues arise that need to be taken care of. This is especially true with plumbing, because rarely do people think about it unless there is a problem. Like many things, out of sight means out of mind. That’s not necessarily bad, but when you suspect something isn’t right with the pipes in your house, it’s best to be proactive and call a plumber. Plumbers can do camera inspection to determine what may be going on with your plumbing system. Maybe you’re having a problem with low pressure or maybe your drains are draining very slowly - ...
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Home repiping is important for many reasons, and the issue of replacing them should be addressed if you experience any of the problems below. If your pipes are old, especially if they were installed prior to 1970, they may be made out of lead. Lead is a health concern, especially in children five years old and younger, and can lead to serious problems. When lead is in the pipes it can get into the drinking water which is harmful to anyone’s health. Although it’s hard for water to pick up any lead as it travels through the pipes, the water ...
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Remodeling a bathroom is a great way to add value to your home, however, many people get in way over their head by thinking they can do it all themselves. The most important part of renovating a bathroom is to make sure you plan it out before tearing out anything. First, consider the flow of the bathroom. Does it work for you now? Are you just looking for cosmetic upgrades? Do you want new shower heads installed or are you looking for a complete head to toe renovation? When you have decided on exactly what you want, it’s important to ...
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Paying bills is tough enough, but when you think your water bill has gone up more than it should have, it might be time to hire a plumber to do leak detection. Leaks can occur in the plumbing inside or outside the home, in any area where there are pipes. When the water leaks, even if it’s just a little bit, it can dramatically impact your water bill, which will stay high until the leak gets fixed. Finding the leak as soon as possible means your water bill will decrease to what it should be, and the new pipes will ...
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There is nothing worse than having a plumbing problem. When pipes won’t drain right or there’s a clog that nothing seems to fix, the only solution is to call a qualified Master Plumber. Not only are they experienced at clearing out pipes and replacing old ones, they have the ability to see what is going on with camera inspection. Years ago when someone had a clogged pipe, a plumber would have to guess where the blockage was. Plumbers would have to take an educated guess, and unfortunately, they weren’t always right. This lead to expensive work because the pipes oftentimes ...
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There are numerous products on the market to help clean drains. At any home improvement store you can find liquid drain cleaner, plungers, and plumber’s snakes. All of these items can help to clear clogged drains, when the clog is something that is manageable. It’s important to remember that when you’re attempting to unclog a pipe to not put too much pressure on it, as they can only withstand so much prodding and pressure. If you accidentally break a pipe while trying to unclog it, drain cleaning is going to be the last thing you need to worry about. You’ll ...
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Welcome to our new blog. We will posting free plumbing information here from time to time so please sign up for our updates on the right hand side of the page using your email and enjoy. Remodeling a bathroom is a great way to add value to your home, however, many people get in way over their head by thinking they can do it all themselves. The most important part of renovating a bathroom is to make sure you plan it out before tearing out anything. First, consider the flow of the bathroom. Does it work for you now? Are ...
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