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...
You step into your warm shower and start your daily routine. You lather your hair with shampoo but then something goes wrong. The hot water stops flowing and you're stuck with cold water to rinse your hair. Gritting your teeth through the frigid shower, you try to...
Hot water heaters are one of the many fixtures in your home that you can use every day without fully knowing how it works. The core functions of water heaters are easy to understand but with lots of pieces and multiple types, it can be hard to remember the details....
Finding a plumber you can trust to get the job done right can be a tough process. Any time you’re hiring someone new to work on important parts of your home there can be a lot of uncertainty. To really do your due diligence and cover all of your bases before hiring...
Water heaters come in all shapes and sizes. You could have one with a tank or one without a tank. Your home or apartment probably has its own tank but some renters might have a shared water heater with their neighbors. Your water heater is more than likely tucked away...
Spring is finally here and it’s time to start taking advantage of the warm weather. You’ll need your water hose back on before you can wash your car, give your dog a bath or water your garden. Hopefully you took all the precautions to winterize your pipes and turned...
With the winter season in full swing, you’ve probably made some efforts to winterize your home. You could reseal your windows and doors, clean out your chimney or replace your roof materials. One of the most important steps you can take to protect your home...
Your kitchen sink is probably one of the most well-used appliances in your home. From cleaning dishes, washing hands and straining food, your sink sees a lot of action throughout the years. When it’s time to replace your existing sink, you might consider doing...
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...
When it comes to heating the water in your home, you have two types of heaters to choose from: the traditional storage water heater, and the relatively new tankless water heater. Many people sing the praises of both, and equally find many problems with each type. It...
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...
Spring is a time to renew our commitment to our quest to save money for the year and look at our home as an investment. Below are 15 money saving plumbing tips that will help you throughout the year if you start early this spring! Ensure toilets flush properly. If you...