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  • How to Avoid a Plumbing Emergency This Summer

    Don't let a plumbing emergency ruin your summer. This year, take some preventative measures and watch for warning signs that could help you avoid an emergency. When you understand how to take care of your plumbing system and how to avoid emergencies, you'll have a better chance of avoiding a damaging and costly situation. Have Your Drains Professionally Cleaned Drain clogs can start as an annoyance but can ...

  • Gas Plumbing 101: How it Works and How to Maintain It

    Gas plumbing, which brings natural gas into your home so you can use it for things like heating and cooking, does require some maintenance. Understanding how your system works and how you can maintain it can help you avoid costly and possibly dangerous problems. How Gas Plumbing Works Before gas even enters your home, it is transported across the country through the interstate natural gas pipelines. This system ...

  • How Not to Take Care of Your Plumbing

    By taking good care of your plumbing you can avoid emergencies and expensive repairs. You can also lengthen the lifespan of some of your appliances, pipes and system, so you won't have to repair or replace parts as often. Taking care of your plumbing means using appliances correctly and watching for any warning ...

  • Home Water Conservation Made Easy

    Believe it or not, home water conservation can be simple. You don't have to make extreme lifestyle changes to save water, which can help conserve the environment and even help you save money. By changing a few small habits or installing some green plumbing hardware, you can make a big difference. Check for and Repair Leaks Leaky faucets or pipes can lead to a lot of wasted ...

  • Five Spring Plumbing Tips You Can’t Miss

    Spring has sprung, and this time of year there are some steps you can take to keep your plumbing in top-notch shape. It's easy to delay plumbing maintenance until there is a problem or even emergency situation. However, this strategy can lead to even bigger, and more expensive, problems. Here are five tips for including your plumbing in your spring-cleaning. Have Your Drains Professionally Cleaned Over time, things like ...

  • What Not to do During a Plumbing Emergency

    When you are in the midst of a plumbing emergency it can be easy to forget some logical steps that could help you get the situation under control. If you suddenly find yourself with an overflowing toilet or a broken pipe, here are some things you should not do. Don't Panic If water is flowing into your home, your first reaction may be to panic. But, if you give ...

  • 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Home’s Plumbing

    Sometimes we take our home's plumbing for granted. We rely on it every day as we cook, clean and shower. How much do you know about your plumbing system? Knowing more about your system can help you keep your plumbing running smoothly so you can avoid damage and provide correct information when a plumber comes to your home. Commercial Drain Cleaners can Harm Your Pipes If you have ...

  • Setting Up a Regular Maintenance Schedule for Your Plumbing

    It's the start of a new year, which is the perfect time to start some good housekeeping habits. One of the best things you can do for your home this year is implement a regular maintenance schedule for your plumbing. Sometimes it's easy to put off having a professional look at your system until something goes wrong, but that strategy can backfire. Without regular plumbing maintenance, ...

  • How Your Plumbing Can Help Save the Environment

    You may not realize it, but the type of plumbing you install in your home and the way you use it can help save the environment. In fact, making some simple changes to your plumbing may be one of the easiest ways to make a positive impact on our lakes, rivers, forests and air. Install Green Plumbing Fixtures In general, green plumbing is defined as any system ...

  • Signs It’s Time to Call a Plumber

    We've all been there: the toilet overflowed and you managed to get it under control, but are wondering if you should still call a plumber. Or, you keep mopping up a certain spot in your basement hoping that whatever is causing the problem will just go away. These are times when it's important to call a plumber to get things taken care of ...

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