Hot and steamy showers may be a great way to wake up in the morning or to relax before bed, but all that humidity can cause problems in your bathroom, such as damp, mold, and mildew. When multiple people are showering throughout the day, or perhaps one after each other in the morning, that steamRead more about Improving Ventilation in Your Bathroom[…]

With fall and winter ahead of us, temperatures are going to start dropping. And with cold weather comes an increased risk of frozen pipes, especially in the winter. This can lead to damage and even cracked or burst pipes, resulting in potentially costly repairs and replacements. If you live in an area where low temperaturesRead more about Preparing Your Pipes for Cold Weather[…]

Do your pipes make loud and unusual noises? Noisy pipes can be a big annoyance, even waking you up in the middle of the night. While there may be various reasons for noisy pipes, a loud banging noise is usually caused by a phenomenon called water hammer. This is a common plumbing problem and usuallyRead more about What is Water Hammer?[…]

When renovating your home, adding a second (or third) bathroom can be an extremely valuable choice. But it is one that takes some planning, particularly when it comes to plumbing in a new sink, toilet, and bath/shower. We’ll explore the idea of adding another bathroom and some of the things to consider. What are theRead more about Adding an Extra Bathroom to Your Home[…]

A sparkling white bathtub can be a really attractive feature of a bathroom. But the problem with them being so white is that they can show up stains really easily, making them much less shiny and attractive. What causes these stains and how can you get rid of them? Read on to find out… WhatRead more about Fighting Stubborn Bathtub Stains[…]

Having a bathtub in your home can add a greater sense of luxury to the bathroom and provides you with a relaxing bathing option, as well as a more convenient one if you have kids. But bathtubs can present their own plumbing problems just like showers, toilets, and sinks. To help you keep your bathtubRead more about Solving Bathtub Plumbing Problems[…]

A dripping tap is usually a very noticeable, and often irritating, plumbing issue. But a leaking toilet, on the other hand, can go unnoticed for a while. If you think your toilet is leaking, then read on to find out some of the potential causes and what to do about it. Spotting signs of aRead more about Why is My Toilet Leaking?[…]

If you have a gas appliance in your home, then it likely has a pilot light burning away to keep the appliance functioning. Your gas furnace and water heater are two places where you might find a pilot light, although some newer units may not have them. While these appliances are running, a small amountRead more about How to Check and Relight Your Pilot Light[…]

A burst pipe or a clogged drain in your home could lead to flooding, which can do some serious damage to your home and belongings. If this ever happens to you, hopefully you can react fast and call an emergency plumber to fix the problem before it escalates. The quicker you can react and getRead more about Preventing Water Damage While You’re Away[…]

Wet wipes are useful for lots of different purposes. There are makeup removal wipes, antibacterial cleaning wipes, baby wipes for changing diapers, and now even wet wipes that adults are using in place of toilet paper. While these products are extremely useful for everyday cleaning and hygiene, they are not good for your pipes. CleaningRead more about Why You Shouldn’t Flush Cleaning Wipes[…]