Your water heater is your best friend. It helps you keep your body clean, your dishes clean, and your peace of mind secure when the temperatures outside dip. Unfortunately, water heaters don't last forever, and for most homeowners, having their heater fail isn't something they're prepared for. Luckily, most water … [Read more...]
Is There Something Wrong With My Water Heater?
When you stop to think about it, it’s amazing just how much you use your water heater for every day. Bathing, cleaning, washing your hands, preparing food, making coffee… the list goes on. It’s really easy to take your water heater for granted, too--until it stops working. It’s easy enough to have a broken water … [Read more...]
How to Save Water and Keep Your Lawn Looking Good
Boy, it's going to be kind of tough not to be depressing during this intro. We’ve got to be honest, and you probably know where we’re going with this, so we might as well make this like ripping off a bandaid and get it over with all at once. Responsible water conservation is going to have to be a lifestyle, because The … [Read more...]
Eco-Friendly Plumbing Tips for Earth Day
It’s time to celebrate! Earth Day is Friday, April 22nd, 2016. Are you doing your part to keep our planet healthy? As plumbers, we love to contribute to earth day by making eco-friendly plumbing choices and improvements. Check out our California Water Conservation Checklist as a great resource for saving water. … [Read more...]
How California is Fighting the Drought with “Shade Balls”
Reservoirs in California just got a new look. While it’s been ongoing for years, the California drought took a turn this year to become one of the worst ever recorded. Water is scarce and residents are feeling the effects of the drought during the summer months. Despite statewide water conservation efforts, more … [Read more...]
Landscaping? Try Xeriscaping
As any true Californian knows full well, the summer months consistently prove to be hot and dry. With temperatures skyrocketing and a diminishing supply of water, lush landscaping is starting to become a thing of the past—especially in light of new restrictions on water use in the state. However, there is a new … [Read more...]
4 Quick Ways to Make Your Plumbing More Efficient This Summer
New water restrictions have been implemented throughout California. While facing these new changes, you’re probably looking for ways to make your plumbing more efficient. After all, this can help ensure you have enough water for household tasks and convenience. For starters, make sure to check out our Water … [Read more...]
Water Conservation Checklist
California Drought: Laws & Restrictions You Need to Know
April 2015 - For the first time in California’s history, Governor Jerry Brown has ordered a mandatory restriction on water use. The four-year California drought has reached near crisis levels, leading the governor to issue an executive order that will require the State Water Resources Control Board to impose a 25 … [Read more...]
Water is the New Oil
These days, oil as a precious resource is being supplanted in our minds by the need for water. The last couple years of drought in California are some of the worst we have ever experienced. Water is a resource that is often taken for granted; yet it’s required for so many industries, conveniences, and aspects of … [Read more...]