Security deposits shouldn’t be hard to get back, but it can really feel like they are. It’s surprising how much damage can build up in a living space over time, especially if you’re living with other people. You totally forgot about that time your roommate’s boyfriend got drunk and put his foot through the drywall… … [Read more...]
If tree roots or other debris get into your sewer line, the resulting backup can be a huge (and smelly) inconvenience. To get the water moving, you need to reach into the sewer and clear away the obstruction. Enter the auto-rooter. A rooting machine is a plumbing tool designed to solve your sewer line problem. If … [Read more...]
Over four million people live in Los Angeles, which makes it the second most populous city in the United States. It's also in a desert. Figuring out how to get water to Los Angeles and the rest of Southern California has always been one of the state’s greatest challenges. It’s also one of California’s greatest … [Read more...]
Natural gas is a very important part of modern life. Last month, we answered some of the basics about natural gas: where it comes from, how we get it, and how it’s managed. This month, we’re covering why all of this matters to you. Here’s what you should know about how you use natural gas, the dangers it may pose, and … [Read more...]
Whether we like it or not, natural gas continues to be vitally important to our day-to-day lives. As a versatile, clean-burning, and efficient source of power and energy, gas sees more use than any other power source in the US. 33.8% of US energy came from natural gas in 2016; we used approximately 27.5 trillion cubic … [Read more...]
When you picture the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood, chances are you’re not thinking about the bathrooms in the trailers and sewer systems underneath the walk of fame. It might not be the most intuitive of associations, but the fact of the matter is, plumbing and the silver screen go way back. Even movie stars … [Read more...]
Pretty much everywhere, it’s gonna be hot. This is California, after all. It’s only April, and a lot of us have already started feeling the heat. As summer approaches, the temperature is only going to climb and climb. West Coast summers can feel like a choice between melting in the heat or spending all your money … [Read more...]
If you own a house, chances are you have some kind of outdoor lighting. Whether you have a single porch light or a whole landscape lighting system, you’ll want it to function as long and well as possible. Not only does outdoor lighting help you feel at-home and comfortable, it can serve an important security function, … [Read more...]
Earlier this week, we tried to help you figure out where that weird plumbing noise in your home is coming from. We covered a lot of the most common sounds and their sources, but the fact of the matter is there are so many plumbing noises to investigate that we couldn’t fit them all in one blog! If you didn’t see … [Read more...]
Does it seem like your plumbing is capable of producing an endless number of inscrutable noises? Chattering, clattering, gurgling, or rattling at random intervals, seemingly just to make you nervous? Do you think “that doesn’t sound right” about every time you turn a faucet? We’ve got some good news. As is the case … [Read more...]
