How to Keep Your Kitchen Drain Working Correctly No one likes a stuffed and stinky trash can. It’s so tempting to just send all of your food scraps straight down the drain, especially if you have a garbage disposal. However, your disposal isn’t invincible. Just...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Water can cause a lot of damage to your home or business. If there’s a leak in your pipes, it can cost you hundreds in repairs depending on how long it goes unnoticed. It is crucial to catch and repair a water leak in your pipes before too much deterioration to your...
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...
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...
3 Ways to Keep Your Outdoor Drain From Clogging We often think of water flooding our homes and buildings. Yet it’s also important to consider how flooding in your yard can affect you. If you live in a neighborhood or in the city, your yard most likely has a...
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...
Imagine this: it’s Christmas Eve, and your whole family is over for a festive dinner. As you're preparing your perfect ham and delectable cornbread, you start washing some dishes in your sink. Then the unthinkable happens. A brown sludge starts coming back up and...
With unexpected snowfall earlier this month, residents in the greater Richmond area are beginning to prepare for the cold. This means buying over-sized snuggies and obscene amounts of instant hot chocolate… and winterizing your home.
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....