Did the bottom of your shower crack? Looking for a solution? Chances are you’ve researched what you need to fix it and found two different terms for the shower floor. You most likely saw information related to shower bases and shower pans or you found information...
Get the Best Pressure Possible Are you going crazy or is your water stream really waning? If each shower seems a little weaker or every dish is harder to rinse – you might be dealing with weak water pressure. Alternatively, banging pipes, leaky taps and a constantly...
How Your Toilet Stays Connected to Your Drain and Floor Your toilet flange, also known as a closet flange, is an essential pipe fitting located where your toilet and floor meet. This ring shaped fitting is used to connect your drain pipe to the inside of your toilet....
How to Steer Clear of Toilet Clogs and Sewage Backups There are times when inconvenience outweighs intelligence. It can be tempting to flush away items that otherwise might take more time or effort to dispose of properly. Don’t fall into toilet temptation. Flushing...
Decide if a Bidet is Right for Your Home The United States is starting to join many other regions of the world in using a bidet. A bidet is a plumbing appliance that sprays a stream of water to help you clean yourself after using the restroom. It’s been commonly used...
What is now as simple as pulling a lever was once a very involved process. Taking out a full pot of waste or using communal city privies was the reality for many people for hundreds of years. Even the invention of the first flushing toilet did very little to change...
Nothing lasts forever, including copper pipes. When your plumbing equipment is installed it’s shiny and sturdy. But decades later they’re corroded and crusty. If you’re lucky, your copper pipes might last 70 to 80 years but some will need removal much sooner than...
When you’re walking the aisles of your grocery store searching for your favorite toilet paper brand, you might notice the variety of wipes stocked on the same aisle. Many of those brands advertise their wipes as flushable, promising they’ll eventually break down in...
For new construction and remodeling projects, you might hear the term “rough-in” thrown around. While common in the construction and general trade world, you might be new to it as a homeowner. By understanding what it means to plan for rough-in plumbing, you...
Learn About Your Home’s Plumbing and How it Affects You Do you know how your Richmond home’s plumbing systems work? Most homeowners would say “no”. While you might know some of the basics of plumbing, most people don’t get a chance to see the system of...
When it comes time to remodel your bathroom, it’s important to consider what you want to upgrade. If you’re committed to replacing your shower, be it with a new showerhead or to convert it into a standing shower, you’ll need to consider your shower valve. By...
We all know someone in our lives with limited mobility. Whether they use a wheelchair, move slower, or require more assistance than others, our loved ones deserve the best options. One way to help our loved ones feel more comfortable in their homes is through...
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), each American uses 88 gallons of water a day at home. This stat is no surprise once you think about how we use water for many of our daily routines. We wash our hands, take showers, water our plants, and clean...
Every home seems to have that one bathroom that’s smaller than the rest, and some situations, it may be the only bathroom. Most likely, your shower or tub takes up most of your small bathroom, leaving a cramped feel in the overall space. Remodeling your shower or...
In a previous post about the different types of shower valves, we gave a brief overview of what each type is and what it does. In this article, we will dive into the pros and cons between two specific types of valves. Each perform a similar task completely...
As technology advances, so do innovations in the plumbing industry. From water conservation and better insulated water heaters to touchless toilets and faucets, these changes can make every homeowner’s life easier and end up saving you money. Modern toilets and...
If you experience a major toilet plumbing problem like a flooded bathroom, call Mike Wilson Plumbing at 804-641-6570 or visit online at our website for all your plumbing needs. However, if you experience minor plumbing troubles, a common household item will probably...
Touch free technology in bathroom and kitchen faucets has provided homeowners a way to control and conserve water in brand new ways. Mike Wilson Plumbing installs Delta Touch2O Technology Faucets for the kitchen and bathroom, supporting their innovative designs....
Aging affects all of us throughout our lives, whether it's caring for our aging family members, or caring for ourselves, the time comes when our home poses dangerous situations to our health and safety. The limitations caused by inaccessible bathroom fixtures, showers...
Sinks and faucets come in all different shapes and styles. The existing bathroom in your home may not be your idea of “stylish”. Your bathroom may become an eye sore, and a source of stress when trying to navigate the different types of sink and faucets....