With the constant moisture, humidity, and sometimes inadequate ventilation, it’s no wonder bathrooms are so susceptible to mildew. This fungus is not only unsightly when it appears on ceilings, walls, tile, and grout, it can set off an array of respiratory issues including allergies and asthma. So, what’s the best way to win the war… Continue reading Here’s How to Keep Your Bathroom Mildew-Free

Water hammer, or hydraulic shock, is a rapid rise in pressure that occurs when there is a sudden change in fluid velocity after the sudden opening or closing of a faucet or a sudden pump start-up or stoppage. This can cause major problems like backflow and an increase in flow rate and banging water pipes.… Continue reading Water Hammer and How to Prevent It

Does your sump pump have an easy life, or does it get called into action on a regular basis? Either way, it won’t last forever, and the worst time to prove that point is while it’s busy removing water from your basement. You see, other than reaching the point where it no longer makes economic… Continue reading A Sump Pump for Your Sump Pump

Certain things happen around your house you’d prefer not to deal with. But they happen anyway, because pleasant or unpleasant, certain tasks and mishaps simply can’t be avoided. Take a blocked sewer drain, for example.  Since most of these pipes reside underground, you can’t see them – inside or out. But that doesn’t mean you… Continue reading Common Signs of a Cracked or Blocked Sewer

Do you ever wish your home – the whole thing – came with an easy-to-read instruction manual on how to maintain and repair things, and how to prevent problems? If such a manual existed, it would be encyclopedia-length, with one whole book dedicated to plumbing.  Among so much more information, the book/manual would include a… Continue reading Plumbing Do’s and Don’ts

Hold on to your umbrella and galoshes for this one. On average, it costs $30,000 to repair the damage caused by a flooded basement. To make matters worse, these claims are often not covered under you homeowner’s insurance policy. So, if you live in a home or neighborhood prone to flooding, what steps are you… Continue reading The High Cost of Basement Flooding, and How to Prevent It

Ever notice condensation around your plumbing pipes, fixtures, and toilet tanks? This Pipe Sweating  phenomenon, often referred to as plumbing sweat, is the result of warm, humid air coming in contact with cooler pipes and toilets – much like you’d see on a glass of ice cold lemonade on a hot day. Without wiping the… Continue reading Why Are My Pipes Sweating?

There’s nothing new about the global cry to conserve as much Save Water  as possible, especially when you realize that only 3% of the world’s water supply is fit for human consumption. Most US homeowners have taken that challenge to heart, and yet even the most ardent among them can always do a little more.… Continue reading How to Conserve More Water

Your home plumbing systems and fixtures – how easy it is to take them for granted. Of course, bliss can turn into horror when something goes horribly wrong. And sooner or later, it will. Follow these six proven tips to help safeguard your plumbing and save you money on unnecessary repairs and premature system failure:… Continue reading How to Protect Your Plumbing