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...]
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...]
What to Do When Someone Puts Dish Soap in Your Dishwasher
There’s only one main difference between dish soap and dishwashing detergent, but it's a big one. Dishwashing detergent does not create suds, but dish soap does. The idea of a dishwasher overflowing with bubbles might paint a funny picture. Unfortunately, however, it’s not “funny” in reality so much as it is a big, … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Dishwasher from Clogging
There are few things as unpleasant as a dishwasher that doesn’t work properly. Seriously, what’s worse? Stepping on legos? Old, microwaved cups of coffee? Black licorice? Sure, ok--but that’s about it. A clogged dishwasher is not a happy dishwasher. When food, paper, and other scraps build up, they create clogs and … [Read more...]
Post-Thanksgiving Plumbing Problems to Watch Out For
Thanksgiving has a reputation for being a great lazy holiday. You eat your body weight in food and then spend the day “watching” football (read: napping). Sounds great, right? Well, if you’ve ever hosted Thanksgiving, however, you know that this reputation couldn’t be further from the truth. Thanksgiving is a lot of … [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...]
The 4 Most Horrifying Plumbing Problems… That Could Happen to You!
It’s Halloween season, and we write about plumbing. That can only mean one thing: it’s time for some plumbing horror stories. If you’re fan of these kinds of “it came from below” plumbing horror stories, however, you may be inured to their chilling effects. That’s why we’re doing something a little different this … [Read more...]
Why Do Dripping Faucets Make That Sound?
Sure, there are plenty of plumbing problems more serious, expensive, and even dangerous than a dripping faucet. It’s obvious… right? At least, it seems obvious. Then, you’re forced to hear the constant “plink, plink, plinking” of a dripping faucet for a few days. Suddenly, you’re not so sure there’s anything worse than … [Read more...]
Four Reasons Your Bathroom Sink is Clogging
However upsetting they may be, clogged toilets are at least understandable. You usually know why they’re happening, and you know what to do about them. Kitchen sink clogs usually aren’t too tough to figure out either. But then there’s bathroom clogs. What possible reason could there be for your bathroom sink to … [Read more...]
Home Plumbing Safety 101
There's potential danger in everything. You can't avoid it all, but there's plenty you can do to make your home as safe as possible. Take your home plumbing, for example. When you have a plumbing problem, taking a moment to consider safety can make all the difference. But what does considering safety entail? It … [Read more...]
