The Smell Good Plumber
Sometimes your plumbing stinks. We don’t mean that your toilet isn’t flushing right or your pipes are leaking, either. We’re being literal. Sometimes your plumbing just… smells bad. Sometimes it even smells really bad. Stinky plumbing problems happen for all kinds of reasons, some more obvious than others. No matter … [Read more...]
It has been estimated that there are just over ten million residential swimming pools in the United States. Of those, over one million are found in California. If you've ever seen Joseph Lee's, "Big Atlas of LA Pools," you'll know that there are forty-three thousand of those pools in the Los Angeles Basin … [Read more...]
It's not unusual to hear the metal pipes in your home plumbing make loud banging noises when you turn off the water intakes. Unfortunately, this sound, commonly referred to as “water hammer,” isn’t just annoying. Water hammer is potentially dangerous and could hurt your plumbing system. Referred to in technical circles … [Read more...]
Since we use electrical outlets nonstop every day, it’s easy to forget how dangerous they can be. All that separates us from the dangerous, high-voltage electrical currents flowing through our wires is a hard plastic shell. If your outlets ever look loose, it’s very important to fix it right away. Loose outlets could … [Read more...]
A sump pump is what stands between your home and the forces of nature. The sump pump beneath your basement, crawl space or lowest level collects groundwater and diverts it safely away from your home. Without your sump pump, that groundwater could easily build up and flood through your foundation. Flooding is damaging, … [Read more...]
There’s nothing worse than a shower going ice cold while you're in it. If that sounds overdramatic, it probably hasn’t happened to you. Accessing hot water reliably is an absolute necessity. If you’re facing water temperature problems, then you’re likely already in the market for a new water heater. When it comes to … [Read more...]
Electrical dangers aren’t just dangerous to you; they can be very dangerous to your pets. Remember, your pets obviously don’t understand how to avoid electrocution the way you do. If there are potential electrical hazards around your home, your pets won’t know how to avoid them. Worse, pets can sometimes make their … [Read more...]
Pumpkin spice lattes are back in stores. People are swapping t-shirts for… long sleeve t-shirts. The days are getting ever-so-slightly shorter and leaves are getting ever-so-slightly crispier. There’s no denying it: fall is coming. And even here in California, it gets cooler in fall. Well, a little cooler anyway. Is … [Read more...]
You’re a busy person. You've got kids, a job, responsibilities, and a thousand other things to juggle. Because of this, you absolutely need your dishwasher to work at all times. You barely have time to load the thing. You definitely don’t have time to hand wash those same dishes if it stops working! If your … [Read more...]
Congratulations! If you’re reading this, there’s probably a little bundle of joy coming into your life soon. You’ve probably read everything there is to know about caring for newborns and you’re thirsty for even more information. After all, there’s no such thing as too much preparation when it comes to your … [Read more...]
