Part of living the good life in sunny, beautiful Melbourne, Florida means having to deal with hurricane season. Although the rest of the time makes it worth living here, hurricanes can cause great damage not only to structures and people, but to plumbing systems as well. Hurricanes can uproot trees and down power lines, not to mention lead to flooding which can cause expensive damage to your home. For anyone living where hurricanes are possible, there are things you can do to help in case the hurricane travels down your path. To start, since flooding is likely to happen, it’s ...
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Throughout the ages civilizations have tried to find ways to deal with plumbing issues - everything from cleaning themselves, to getting fresh drinking water, to dealing with human waste. Although some societies did better than others, there were just a few men who really contributed to modern plumbing as we now know it. These inventors and innovators have changed how we do things today and each in their own way made life a little bit easier for the rest of us. Here are a few of them along with their contributions: (more…)
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For centuries, people have been trying different ways to make life a little easier. Although large pottery jars meant to store water were found dating all the way back to 6000 BC in Mesopotamia, it wouldn’t be until 2700 BC that water pipes would be used in the Indus Valley. These pipes were made from finely chopped straw and clay. 1200 years later, in 1500 BC, people living in Crete were able to develop sewage disposal systems which included a crude flushing toilet. Although this seems pretty amazing for that time period, it would be another 1,000 years before actual ...
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When leaks happen under a sink in the kitchen or bathroom, you’re bound to see it sooner or later. However, since the plumbing system in your home is complex and includes a network of drains and pipes throughout the house, you might not notice all leaks right away. Any pipe in the plumbing system can start to leak and the water lost might be found in the walls, on the floor or ceiling, or even in your yard. You can sometimes guess there’s a leak when you start to smell mold or mildew. But when is the right time to ...
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Although it generally happens in older homes, even new homes can experience what’s called ‘water hammer.’ This is the noise inside of pipes which is made at points in your plumbing system where water stops abruptly or the water flow changes the direction it’s taking. It can sound like an annoying hammer which seems to start and stop throughout the day and night, although it typically occurs after things such as the washer or dishwasher finishing a cycle. The rattling sound can usually be minimized by doing one of two things. First, you can try to wrap the pipe with ...
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Whether you’re updating your bathroom to make it look more modern or to increase the value of your home, it’s important to consider the project from start to finish. Will you want to just paint and change the shower curtain and fixtures or are you going for a full scale remodel? Determining the depth of your remodel can help you to stay on budget and make sure you get exactly what you want, regardless of the size of your remodel. When you consider the configuration of your bathroom, are you happy? Some older homes, even in Melbourne, Florida were configured ...
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Being in business can be tough. From getting and keeping customers to maintaining competitive prices and great customer service, even the best of businesses need help sometimes. Whether you’ve got a small shop along the shoreline in Melbourne, Florida or a large business in a multi-level building, we know the last thing you want to worry about is plumbing issues. That’s why you need to have a master plumber on your list of who to call in an emergency. The difference between a licensed master plumber and a regular licensed plumber is great. Not only does a master plumber have ...
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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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Many newer homes in Melbourne, Florida now come with both electric and gas lines in the home. Depending on the current utility rates, the homeowners can choose what types of appliances they want to purchase and use. When a home is already piped for gas, it is easy for a plumber to install appliances such as dryers to connections that are already there. If a homeowner decides they would like an outdoor bar-b-que grill hooked up to gas it is easy for a master plumber to run lines to the outside where the grill will be. In the case of ...
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