Sewer Safety Issues: Examining Facts and Fallacies of Underground Plumbing Gathered From Video Games Posted on: 22 May 2018
Over the years, there have been a lot of video games that take players into underground sewers. Some of the most popular games pit players' skills against the pitfalls and challenges of the virtual sewers, but how much of the video game content is realistic? H

How To Effectively Clean Your AC Filter Posted on: 1 May 2018
Cleaning your air conditioning filter is an important part of keeping your air conditioner in good condition. If you do not clean your filter, your air conditioner will not be as efficient. This can lead to higher electrical bills and will cause your air condi

Keeping Your Shower Up To Par Posted on: 12 April 2018
As a homeowner, you want to be sure you do everything possible to keep your entire home in as good of condition as possible. One of the areas you want to pay particularly close attention to is the shower. This is due to the fact that it does have some areas th

Should You Repair Or Replace Your Hot Water Tank Posted on: 27 March 2018
Your home's hot water tank will eventually fail. You can expect to get as many as 12 to 15 years from a traditional gas or electric hot water tank before you have to replace it with a new one. That said, you may be wondering if your hot water tank needs repair

Tips For Home Plumbing Posted on: 15 March 2018
If you are a new home owner, then do what you can to learn about your homes plumbing system. You want to familiarize yourself with its important components and learn how to tell major emergencies from small issues. This article should serve as a helpful guide

Dos And Don'ts To Follow When You Come Home To A Major Plumbing Leak Posted on: 26 February 2018
Coming home to find that water has been pouring out of a large pipe is sure to leave you feeling stunned. Things you own and love are floating in the water, and bills from water damage repair companies flash before your eyes. What should you do in such a situa

Three Benefits Of Water Softeners Posted on: 23 January 2018
Water softeners are a specific type of plumbing appliance that are used to remove dissolved minerals, like calcium and magnesium, which are dissolved within your water supply (which are the minerals that create hard water and will contribute to scaling within

Understanding And Removing That Ring Around Your Toilet Bowl Posted on: 20 December 2017
Your toilet is a main fixture for removing waste out of the home, but it can also be a tool in diagnosing water problems. If your home's water supply contains high levels of calcium and magnesium, it will not be appetizing to drink. In addition, you will most

The Purpose And Benefits Of Shut-Off Valves By Plumbing Fixtures Posted on: 7 December 2017
If you live in an older home and do not have shut-off valves by each of your plumbing fixtures, you may want to hire a residential plumber to install them for you. A lot of older homes do not have these individual valves by each fixture, but having them makes

With Temperatures Dropping, Learn How To Prevent Pipes From Freezing Posted on: 5 December 2017
A frozen pipe might not seem like a big deal. You can't get water out of it for a while, but then it thaws and works again—right? While this may happen sometimes, there's also another possibility. The pipe may burst as the water inside it expands as it freezes