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...]
What is Water Hammer?
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...]
How to Prepare Your Home’s Plumbing for a New Baby
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...]
How Can I Prevent Sewage Back-Up?
Ask 10 homeowners what their biggest plumbing-related fear is, and 9 out of 10 will say the same thing: sewage back-up. Plumbing emergencies are scary enough when they don’t involve human waste. Unfortunately (and we hate to be the bearer of this news here)… sometimes they do. Fortunately, the really scary … [Read more...]
How to Fix a Loose Toilet Handle
When your toilet handle is too loose, it tends to wiggle or feel slack when you try to use it. Not only are loose toilet handles annoying, but they may also affect how well your toilet functions… even though there’s nothing wrong with the toilet itself! Luckily, loose toilet handles are a very minor toilet … [Read more...]
How to Replace a Showerhead
Replacing a shower head is a do-it-yourself plumbing project that most homeowners can successfully tackle. Maybe you want to upgrade to a new, eco-friendly water-saving shower head. Maybe you want to add some style with a LED shower head. Or maybe your shower head is old and deteriorated and you just need a new one. … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Pet-Proofing Your Plumbing
We love our pets. We love when our plumbing works. We don’t love when our pets prevent our plumbing from working. It doesn’t sound like a common problem... but you’d be surprised. Nearly one-third of all U.S. homeowners have either a cat or a dog. That means pet-related plumbing problems are surprisingly common … [Read more...]
Why You Need a Professional Plumber for Your Bathroom Remodel
Doing a bathroom remodel is no easy task. It involves plumbing, electrical, and ventilation work. You have to make a lot of big choices, work hard, and spend a lot of time on your new bathroom. You have to choose tile, fixtures, paint, toilet, and more. Before you know it, what you thought would be a simple project … [Read more...]
Plumbing and Electrical Issues to Address Before Your Home Sale
Moving to a new home is a costly venture. Given how much money you’re already spending, spending more on a home you’re moving out of may sound absurd. Who cares about a toilet with a wiggly handle or circuits that trip a little too often? You’re moving out anyway! Let the new homeowners worry about it! Well, … [Read more...]
How to Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger
According to Murphy’s Law of Toilets, any time a toilet can clog, it will clog. Usually, when a toilet clogs you’ll just grab the nearest flange plunger and get to work. But what happens when you can’t do that? Maybe you just moved into a new place. Maybe you’re at your plunger-less friend’s house. Or, who knows, maybe … [Read more...]
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