Who is Responsible for Plumbing When Renting a Virginia Home? Renting a home presents unique challenges compared to owning a home. On the one hand, things can seem easier since your landlord takes care of most repairs. On the other, it can be difficult to determine...
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...
Dishwashers are one of the most convenient appliances you can have in your home. They save you from the hassle of washing all of your dishes at the end of the day, taking care of the heavy lifting while you focus on relaxing at the end of a long day. But like...
Living with a small kitchen can come with a lot of hassles. There’s less storage space, you have no room for countertops, and it can get cramped if you try to add too much. While they can be charming and quaint, they don’t offer a lot of flexibility when it comes to...
Whether you’re renting an apartment in downtown Richmond, moving into a new Chesterfield home, or have lived in your Midlothian house for decades, you always need to upkeep your living space. While we normally keep up with our home’s air filters and light bulbs, most...
The Virginia air is getting considerably cooler and degrees are lowering to a crispness. Soon, before we all know it, snow will be blanketing the Chesterfield and Midlothian grounds. Decreasing temperatures will make us want to cuddle up on our couches and watch...
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...
We’re all familiar with the cartoon scenes where a pipe bursts in the bathroom causing water to flow down the stairs carrying a frantic cartoon character with it. Although most plumbing problems can be avoided with regular maintenance and checkups, accidents happen....
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...
Whether you are a new to owning a home or have done so for years, here is a collection of our top homeowner plumbing tips that can help you stay on top of your home maintenance in 2019. You can bookmark this post to come back to all of our residential plumbing tips as...
"Pouring grease down the drain is always a bad idea regardless of if you pour hot water along with it or not." Between cooking your Thanksgiving turkey, bacon-wrapped asparagus, casseroles and other yummy dishes, the holidays give you a lot of grease to dispose...
Preparing your home for a hurricane can be quite overwhelming. Everyone knows to buy food, water, and batteries but there’s a lot more that goes into hurricane preparation that isn’t necessarily common knowledge—especially when it comes to your home’s plumbing. The...
First of all, why is a sewer backup so serious? The reason you should call a plumber immediately if you suspect a backup in your main sewer line is because contaminated water may endanger your family and cause expensive repairs. Why sewer backups happen As the...
Your toilet is draining slowing or you can’t figure out how to remove a stuck angle valve, so you decide to quickly hire someone who knows a bit about plumbing but doesn’t have a license because they’re available and cheap. You think, “What’s the worst thing that...
Although “do-it-yourself” projects are all the craze now and can sometimes be effective, there are some jobs that should only be handled by a professional plumber. In the plumbing world, DIY projects gone wrong can lead to leaks, frozen pipes, flooded homes, and...
Depending on different factors, it could take anywhere from two days to a week to repipe one bathroom. Having over 30 years of plumbing experience, you can trust we will do the job right and in a timely fashion. Prior to giving us a call, we suggest you prepare to...
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...
Plumbing Innovation Technology Plumbing innovation has developed tremendously over the last 100 years, especially in the environmentally and eco-friendly department. Environmental products are not only affordable, but they also save money by reducing water over time...
Purchasing your home is expensive-mortgage, utilities, improvements, and insurance can stretch your budget to the limit. Homeowner’s insurance is a necessity due to protecting against and limiting your exposure to disasters, and protecting your assets, but can...