Expert Tips to Diagnose and Resolve Brown Water Issues You’re about to brush your teeth, but when you turn the faucet on, a stream of brown, cloudy water drizzles out. Yuck! Rust-colored water isn’t typically harmful, but it can be alarming. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with discolored water. In this guide, … [Read more...]
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How to Fix a Toilet that Won’t Flush
Is your toilet stuck in a frustrating plumbing limbo where it refuses to flush? Don’t worry—there are several common reasons your toilet may not be flushing, and most of them have easy solutions. In this guide, we’ll help you diagnose the problem and offer actionable steps to get your toilet back to working order. … [Read more...]
Why Hire Professional Plumber for Your Bathroom Remodel
Orchestrating a bathroom remodel is no easy task. It involves plumbing, electrical, and ventilation work. Among the many considerations are tile, fixtures, paint, toilet, and shower. Before you know it, what you thought would be a simple project starts to feel overwhelming. Long story short: a bathroom renovation … [Read more...]
8 Best Bathroom Mold Prevention Tips
Mold growth is unpleasant and unhealthy. It stinks, it's slimy, and it makes everything look worse. Once mold takes hold in your bathroom, it becomes quite difficult to remove. Working to keep mold or mildew from growing in the first place is much easier. Here are our eight best bathroom mold prevention tips. These … [Read more...]
Copper Pipe Repair for Pinhole Leaks
How long do copper pipes last? Depending on their thickness and the pH of the water traveling through them, modern copper pipes should last for 20-50 years. Unfortunately, that doesn’t exclude a pernicious plumbing problem known as pinhole leaking. Pinhole leaks only occur in copper piping. Under the right (worst) … [Read more...]
What is an Earthquake Shut-off Valve?
Since 2000, all newly constructed buildings in California must install earthquake gas shut-off valves. Additionally, California homes and commercial buildings must have them installed to be eligible for sale. Despite the fact that an earthquake gas shut-off valve could save your life, however, many Californians don’t … [Read more...]
Where Does Los Angeles Get Its Electricity?
If you’ve ever wondered, “Where does Los Angeles get its electricity,” you may be surprised at the complexity of the answer. Every one of Los Angeles electricity-using structures connects to our gigantic, state-spanning, billion-dollar power system. Your humble home is one end of the LA electricity story spanning … [Read more...]
What Size Furnace Do I Need?
When it’s cold outside (even in LA), you need the right furnace to heat your home evenly and efficiently. The size of a furnace directly affects how well it can heat the intended space. A furnace that’s too big will switch on and off frequently; too small and it will run constantly. Neither is ideal. Additionally, a … [Read more...]
How to Unclog Bathroom Sink Drain
Knowing how to fix a clogged bathroom sink may depend on what’s clogging it. You can flush soap scum clogs with vinegar and baking soda or tweeze hair. For bigger clogs in your bathroom sink, a plunger or drain snake works best. Figuring out why your bathroom sink is not draining is the first step towards … [Read more...]
How to Fix a Running Toilet Without Leaving Home
Your toilet keeps running for one of two reasons: You should be able to stop either problem quickly by adjusting the flapper, float, or tubes. Your running toilet may be easier to fix than you think. In fact, you may be able to stop your toilet from running right now, without leaving your home for supplies or … [Read more...]
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