The best method for unclogging a clogged bathroom sink depends on what's clogging it. You can flush soap scum clogs with vinegar and baking soda, for instance, while tweezing or plunging works better on hair. Figuring out why your drain is clogged is the best way to figure out how to unclog it. Why is my … [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...]
4 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Bathroom Fixtures
For some reason, people don't usually prioritize bathrooms when it comes to upgrades or renovations. Instead, they focus on the size of closets, updating appliances, or improving light in the master bathroom. We think this is a shame, because bathroom renovations can make a huge difference to your life, too. Think … [Read more...]
Choosing the Best Fixtures For Your Home: Bathroom
The fixtures you choose for your home’s bathrooms make a big difference in the way your bathroom functions, stylistically and functionally. But how do you know where to start looking? It can be hard to choose the right plumbing fixtures, which is why we've put together this guide. These tips on style and function … [Read more...]
How Do I Get a Stronger Flush?
There are few things more frustrating than a weak toilet. It’s so frustrating. So unfair. So stress-inducing. At least when your toilet clogs you know what’s up. You know there’s something wrong and you need to plunge before you use the toilet again. But what about when a toilet’s weak? What can you do but wait for the … [Read more...]
What Makes a Toilet Work?
We all need it, we all depend on it, and yet we deign not to understand it. We hold ourselves above the toilet, literally and metaphorically. Until it breaks. Suddenly, it’s as if the love of your life has left you. You stand outside your bathroom door holding a boombox above your head in the middle of the night. You … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Bathroom Sink Smelling Fresh Instead of Funky
If you find yourself wrinkling your nose every time you step into your bathroom, it might be time to consider the status of your bathroom stink – oops, we meant sink. There are many reasons your sink could be smelling funky instead of fresh, from general lack of cleanliness to gunk and hair build-up. General cleaning … [Read more...]
Bathroom Checklist: What to Look for in Your New Home
You just purchased a house. Congratulations! This is an exciting time. Your Pinterest board is probably full of inspiration, and ideas are popping into your head on how to decorate. Before you get to the aesthetics, take some time to make sure the core elements of your home are running smoothly. Don’t fall victim to a … [Read more...]
5 Simple Updates to Revitalize Your Bathroom
It’s the same every day. Your bathroom is the place you visit a few times a day, often for a daily routine. And every once in a while, it’s next on your list for rooms you’d like to renovate. Thankfully, renovations don’t have to be costly. Due to the small scale of your bathroom, it’s relatively easy to take on … [Read more...]
DIY Plumbing Maintenance for Spring Cleaning
Plumbing Maintenance for Spring The warmth of spring is in the air and our thoughts are turning to spring cleaning. But while you’re doing your spring cleaning, don’t neglect your plumbing. Now’s a good time to check for any damage that may have happened over the winter and make sure that everything is running as it … [Read more...]