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]

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]

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]

One of the most valuable parts of a plumbing system is the sewer clean out. The sewer clean out is a capped pipe which is attached to the sewer line that runs to the main owned by the City. It provides easy access for proper cleaning out of blockages in the sewer mains. If there… [Read More]

It must be stated that Shower Pans are not in fact pans, nor do they resemble pans in any way.  They are not even made of metal.  They are, however, essential in preventing damage to your walls and sub-floor, and in keeping the hidden parts of your house mold free. What is a Shower Pan? A Shower… [Read More]

There are many stories that involve a child putting something in a sink or tub drain.  The incident usually ends with a call to the plumber, the search for the known or unknown object,  maybe the removal of plumbing fixtures or pipes, and, even less fun than the aforementioned, a check being written.  And it could have been… [Read More]

Toilets are an absolute necessity in every home.  There are no ifs, ands, or butts, (pardon the pun,) about it, really.  While having a toilet in each home in the United States is essential, in Europe, Asia, and many other nations, having a bidet is essential. It may seem like a luxury to Americans, but… [Read More]

As we have covered in past blogs, roots can spell disaster for plumbing.  As Spring is now upon us, people will be planting new trees and shrubs to bring color and beauty back to their yards.  What seems pretty above ground can sometimes be an ugly mess underground.  Let’s talk about how to prevent tree… [Read More]

STOP, DO NOT FLUSH.  If you’re not careful about what you flush down the toilet you may end up clogging your drains causing potentially thousands of dollars worth of damage. We use toilets every day, and while they’re intended exclusively for human waste, people usually don’t adhere to that rule all-too-well. With one flush of… [Read More]

…IT’S ALL ABOUT PIPES. Keeping your pipes clear and safe from damage means never putting the following items into the toilet for flushing nor in the sink to be sent down the pipes. Absolutely, never. One of the biggest mistakes people make is putting food fat in the sink. It slides down easily enough at… [Read More]