What to Do When Pipes Freeze
’Tis the season for chilly weather… and freezing temperatures can do a real number on your pipes if they’re not properly insulated. Frozen pipes are bad enough, but if they burst, you’ve got a messy problem on your hands. Fortunately, there are some straightforward things you can do to prevent disaster. Know the High-Risk Circumstances…
Preventative Plumbing Maintenance: What to Do and When
Plumbing disasters tend to pop up during the worst possible moments—nights, weekends, over holidays… you name it. If you’ve had the misfortune of experiencing a poorly-timed plumbing headache once, you’re probably game for doing whatever you can to prevent something similar from happening again. To get you started, we’ve put together this handy checklist of…
Avoid Plumbing Disasters this Holiday Season: 4 Areas to Look Out For
The holidays are quickly approaching, and if you’re like us, you’ve probably got a LOT on your to-do list. But between buying the turkey, baking those pies, and getting the guest room ready for out-of-town visitors, you’ll probably want to carve out some time to tackle a few preventative plumbing tasks to help you avoid…
Scary Plumbing Problems: Seven Ghoulish Issues that Can Haunt Your Pipes
In honor of Spooky Season, we’ve rounded up some of the scariest plumbing problems your home can produce. From things that go bump in the night to deadly smells and everything in between, here are seven issues to look out for. Go ahead and read—if you dare… Burst Pipes. A burst pipe is the stuff…
Fall Plumbing: Seven Things Homeowners Should Do to Prepare
As the days get shorter and the seasons begin to change, many homeowners begin their preparations for the winter months. From checking the heater to chopping firewood, there’s a lot to do before the cold weather hits. As you tackle your to-do list this fall, don’t forget about your plumbing. Here are seven areas all…
Why is My Well Water Pressure Low? Five Things to Check
It’s a Monday morning and you forgot to set your alarm before work—you’re late! You scoot into the bathroom for a quick shower, turn the water on… and there’s only a trickle… at this rate, it’ll take forever to rinse the soap off. Now you’re really running late and racking your brain to determine what…