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How to Measure Your Water Pressure & What the Numbers Mean
You already know what water pressure is, but do you know how to measure it and what your home's water pressure means for your plumbing? The flow strength of the water through your plumbing system is actually very easy to measure. Once you know what you are working with, you'll be able to better address your home's plumbing needs. How to Take a Water Pressure ...
Plumbing Emergency 101
Plumbing emergencies can be bad news. Whether your basement is flooding or your toilet won't stop over flowing, there are few things worse than having your plumbing system backfire on you. Luckily, with a little background knowledge and some basic preparation, your next plumbing emergency doesn't have to be quite as bad. Keep Supplies on Hand Keeping things like a plunger, a large bucket, rags and a mop ...
5 Things You Should Know About Your Pipes
Not everyone is a hardware expert, and as a homeowner, you may not know all the ins and outs of what makes your home work well. However, knowing the basics of your plumbing system and your home's pipes can be extremely helpful. Just think, next time you call your plumber you'll be able to tell him where the problem is, and not just "something ...
Why You Should Keep Your Plumber On Call
You probably have emergency phone numbers for your doctor and your local police station in a convenient place. But, have you ever considered keeping your plumber's number handy too? Keeping your plumber on call can save you time and money in a water emergency, and may end up being the best thing you could do for your plumbing system. Time is Money When your toilet is ...
6 Tips To Avoid A Dishwasher Disaster
Going without a dishwasher for any period of time can be a real pain. Who wants to wash dishes after having the luxury of pressing a few buttons and having it done for you? The good news is that dishwasher breakdowns can easily be avoided as long as you make it a regular habit to clean your dishwasher. Make Sure that ...
Do You Know Why We Call The Toilet A “John”?
While a clogged drain or major plumbing problem does not exactly make you feel all that positive, you can feel good about the fact that you are not living in a time when plumbing was not that advanced. Needless to say, it’s better to deal with modern plumbing problems and have them fixed rather than having to shiver through sub-zero temperatures in order ...