How to Spot Common Old Home Plumbing Issues
Buying an old home always comes with its ups and downs. They’re loaded full of character and stories embedding in the walls. However, what’s also in the walls is that old world plumbing. Plumbing within old homes often comes with their own set of difficulties that may end up being costly. Maybe you’re looking to…
Does Water Usage and Conservation Matter?
Absolutely it does. Water conservation is something that all of us need to be thinking about and consider employing in our everyday lives. Not only is it good for our planet and resources but it’s good for us and everyone around us. In the US we use a staggering amount of water, with each American…
The Easiest Ways to Unclog Your Sink
There’s nothing worse in your kitchen then a sink that won’t drain. Not only is it incredibly annoying (and probably stinky) but if left unchecked it can be very damaging and costly. If your sink is left blocked up the pressure can lead to a burst pipe, which is a messy, expensive repair. But the…
How to Remove and Prevent Mold in your Bathroom
Bathrooms are by far the wettest and most humid places in our houses, which makes them the ideal place for mold to begin to grow. When we shower or use hot water from the sink for a long period of time, we’re adding tons of hot moisture into the bathroom, and if you have poor…
Is Your Sump Pump Ready for Storms?
As we’re headed into spring and summer, we’re also headed into storm season. For many people, that means basement flooding and sump pump usage. So be sure to be ready and check out your pump (and your sump pit) for problems before those big storms make their way to your home. The last thing you…
Biggest Plumbing Myths
Here at Faulstick we’ve heard just about every plumbing myth in the book! These myths are often well-intended tidbits of advice passed down from generation to generation, however some of them end up leaving you with some rather unfortunate consequences. For your sake (and ours) we’ve compiled what we feel are the five biggest plumbing…