Summer is a highly active time for animals. Homeowners are generally worried about attics and basements when it comes to animals and potential invasions, but plumbing pipes are also great entryways into your home and ideal places to hide for frightened, pregnant, or hungry wildlife. It is important to take proper steps to protect your… [Read More]
Water Conservation
July 1st, 2015 brought great news to California residents. It seems our citizens are taking the call for water conservation very seriously. There was a reported 29% reduction in water usage reported in May of 2015. This is a remarkable turn-around for the drought plagued state. The water cuts were not a suggestion, they were… [Read More]
What is Retro Fit Plumbing?
You may have heard the word retro-fit being mentioned quite a bit these days. In the time of active earthquakes and lack of water, it is on the tip of the tongue of anyone selling a home, buying a home, or remodeling a home. Retro-fit is not just about strapping bookcases to walls and strapping… [Read More]
Signs of Plumbing Problems
One of the worst mistakes a homeowner can make is to ignore the signs of impending plumbing chaos. If you’re experiencing plumbing problems such as water pressure that’s too high or too low, a flooded lawn, large indentations on the lawn, or persistent clogging, please, do not ignore the problem. Call us right away. High… [Read More]
California Drought Conservation Tips
It’s a rough time of year for water. California is in a drought. In Southern California, we are at Defcon 1. There is truly no water to spare. We are importing 80% of our water at this time. It isn’t sub-Saharan Africa, but by our standards, it’s pretty bad. Obviously, you may not be able to run… [Read More]
Keeping Your Pipes Clear
It can’t be stated often enough – following the directions on your appliances can help you plumbing! Plumbing is an essential part of any home and the life of the people living in the home. Doing all you can to keep your plumbing functioning and the lines clear will go a long way to making… [Read More]
Why Pool Plumbing in Los Angeles is So Important
A pool is a great gift in the months of heat! With it comes great fun, but pools also require maintenance, both of water and structure. Just like any system in your home which deals with water, pools have plumbing components. The drains which lead to and from pools can become clogged, just as a… [Read More]
Drought
Drought is a word none of us want to read or here as Spring and Summer approach. Unfortunately, this year is the worst in hundreds of years. This means we are a critical stage in California. Certainly water rationing is ahead of all of us and fines for not meeting the requirements will be assessed… [Read More]
Never Put these Things in the Garbage Disposal!
STOP, DON’T PUT THAT DOWN THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL! If you’re not careful about what you put in there, you may end up clogging your drains causing potentially thousands of dollars worth of damage. Garbage disposals are phenomenal tools that can help make your life easier by allowing you to wash food into your sink and… [Read More]
Your Guide to Septic Tank System Back-ups & Repair in Los Angeles
Septic tanks are things from the past for the most part, but there are some older homes and estates that do have septic tanks to this day. They require maintenance and treatments for back-ups immediately. What is a Septic Tank? What makes up a septic tank system is the tank and the drains. Septic tanks are… [Read More]
