In a scenario all too familiar for people with basements, after a period of heavy rain you begin to get water in your basement. Your first step is to identify the source of the water. In many cases, there is an exterior drain that is obstructed and is causing water to...
Below are tips to keep your water heater performing safely, and at it’s best. When water heaters are working properly, you can install it and forget about it, right? Usually—unless of course you want your water heater to poison you, burn you or explode. That’s...
Picture this: You started noticing a backflow of water in your downstairs drain or sink a couple years ago. You cleaned the drain out and it helped enough to feel better about it. But, months later, the clog returns and now it’s much worse. This scenario might sound...
Plumbing isn’t another language—it’s more of a dialect. But when it comes to giving and getting information from your plumbing technician, it can really pay to educate yourself on some basic terms with our Quick Reference Guide. That way, you can communicate problems...
The average family in America uses over 300 gallons of water per day. That’s over 100,000 gallons of water each year! But, most people can conserve water at home by making just a few small changes around the house. Here are a few ways that you can start using less...
