As Californians, we all know too-well most how dangerous and frightening water scarcity can be. The past few years have taught us that water can come and go easily. In fact, water scarcity is quickly becoming a serious problem all over the country. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 40 states should … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2023
What is Water Hammer?
It’s not unusual to hear the metal pipes in your home plumbing make loud banging noises when an appliance draws water or you turn off a faucet. Unfortunately, this sound, commonly referred to as “water hammer,” isn’t just annoying - it could damage your plumbing system. Referred to in technical circles as hydraulic … [Read more...]
4 Signs There’s Something Wrong With Your Tap Water
California’s municipally-sourced tap water is generally very safe to drink, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t trust your own judgment. There are several reasons why even the most meticulously processed and filtered tap water smells funny or seems unclean to you. Your water may even become contaminated after it’s … [Read more...]
8 Questions to Ask Before an Inground Pool Installation
There are an estimated ten million plus 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 alone! If you’re one of the … [Read more...]
How to Troubleshoot Water Pressure Loss in Your Bathroom
Aside from helping you stay fresh and clean, the best part of taking a shower is the pressure of the water. It helps relieve stress, it reduces aches and pains, and it feels great. What doesn’t feel great is when that pressure suddenly reduces to a trickle for no apparent reason. The reality is, there usually is a … [Read more...]
