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How to Measure Your Water Pressure & What the Numbers Mean
You already know what water pressure is, but do you know how to measure it and what your home's water pressure means for your plumbing? The flow strength of the water through your plumbing system is actually very easy to measure. Once you know what you are working with, you'll be able to better address your home's plumbing needs. How to Take a Water Pressure ...
Plumbing Emergency 101
Plumbing emergencies can be bad news. Whether your basement is flooding or your toilet won't stop over flowing, there are few things worse than having your plumbing system backfire on you. Luckily, with a little background knowledge and some basic preparation, your next plumbing emergency doesn't have to be quite as bad. Keep Supplies on Hand Keeping things like a plunger, a large bucket, rags and a mop ...
5 Things You Should Know About Your Pipes
Not everyone is a hardware expert, and as a homeowner, you may not know all the ins and outs of what makes your home work well. However, knowing the basics of your plumbing system and your home's pipes can be extremely helpful. Just think, next time you call your plumber you'll be able to tell him where the problem is, and not just "something ...
Why You Should Keep Your Plumber On Call
You probably have emergency phone numbers for your doctor and your local police station in a convenient place. But, have you ever considered keeping your plumber's number handy too? Keeping your plumber on call can save you time and money in a water emergency, and may end up being the best thing you could do for your plumbing system. Time is Money When your toilet is ...
Do You Know Why We Call The Toilet A “John”?
While a clogged drain or major plumbing problem does not exactly make you feel all that positive, you can feel good about the fact that you are not living in a time when plumbing was not that advanced. Needless to say, it’s better to deal with modern plumbing problems and have them fixed rather than having to shiver through sub-zero temperatures in order ...
Swimming In October?
Having a pool is a great way to have fun and enjoy the water during the summer months. But if you wish to extend the use of your pool, you’ll need to keep it warm. One of the best ways to keep your water at a comfortable temperature is with the use of gas pool heaters. Why Use A Gas Heater For ...
Benefits of a Tankless Water Heater
Water heaters are a crucial component in every American home and no one would argue that Americans consider hot water a ‘must have’ necessity and not a luxury. Imagine a lifetime of cold showers... Recently on demand water heaters have become more popular due to their cost savings and eco-friendliness. You might hear them referred to as instantaneous or most commonly, tankless water heaters. ...
Tips To Prevent Clogged Drains
There are certain things that a homeowner can do to prevent Drain stoppages. Different drains require different preventive maintenance, which we will discuss in this article. The key to preventing clogged drains is to monitor what you are putting down them and to be aware of what actually causes a blockage. If your drain is running slow, it is only going to get worse unless ...
How To Soften Hard Water
We get a lot of questions from homeowners about the quality of their water. The main complaints we hear from frustrated homeowners are concerning the scale build up in toilets, on shower doors, and inside bathtubs which is often caused by hard water. Hard water forms when groundwater dissolves rocks which releases calcium and magnesium ions into the water. The main issue that hard water causes for homeowners is with cleaning tasks because hard ...
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